Chapter 1: World History Intro

Question 1

The study of people and civilizations from the past is called __________.

Answer 1

world history

Question 2

A __________ is a line that shows the order of historical events.

Answer 2

timeline

Question 3

Events that happened before the invention of writing are part of __________.

Answer 3

prehistory

Question 4

A __________ source is original and comes from the time of the event.

Answer 4

primary

Question 5

A textbook is an example of a __________ source.

Answer 5

secondary

Question 6

The label B.C. stands for __________ __________.

Answer 6

Before Christ

Question 7

C.E. stands for __________ __________.

Answer 7

Common Era

Question 8

Historians who study artifacts and ruins are called __________.

Answer 8

archaeologists

Question 9

Objects made by people in the past are called __________.

Answer 9

artifacts

Question 10

The tomb of __________ gave us clues about Ancient Egyptian life.

Answer 10

King Tutankhamun

Question 11

A __________ studies and writes about history.

Answer 11

historian

Question 12

Archaeologists dig in an excavation __________.

Answer 12

site

Question 13

A source written by someone who did not experience the event is __________.

Answer 13

secondary

Question 14

The process of asking and researching questions about the past is called __________ __________.

Answer 14

historical inquiry

Question 15

A __________ is a one-sided or unfair opinion in a source.

Answer 15

bias

Question 16

Fossils are the preserved remains of ancient __________.

Answer 16

organisms

Question 17

The first writing system was invented in __________.

Answer 17

Mesopotamia

Question 18

The time from 500 to 1500 C.E. is known as the __________ __________.

Answer 18

Middle Ages

Question 19

A history book about Rome is a __________ source.

Answer 19

secondary

Question 20

Historians check for __________ by comparing sources.

Answer 20

accuracy

Question 21

The modern era began around the year __________ C.E.

Answer 21

1500

Question 22

Letters and journals are examples of __________ sources.

Answer 22

primary

Question 23

We study history to learn from the __________.

Answer 23

past

Question 24

Coins, pottery, and tools are examples of __________.

Answer 24

artifacts

Question 25

Asking 'What caused this event?' is part of __________ __________.

Answer 25

historical inquiry

Question 26

What is the study of past people and civilizations called? A) Geography B) Anthropology C) World History D) Science

Answer 26

C) World History — World history is the study of human societies and events from the past.

Question 27

What do historians use to show when events happened? A) Charts B) Calendars C) Graphs D) Timelines

Answer 27

D) Timelines — Timelines help organize events in chronological order to understand when and how things happened.

Question 28

What does B.C. stand for? A) Before Civilization B) Before Common C) Before Christ D) Before Culture

Answer 28

C) Before Christ — B.C. is a traditional way to label years before the birth of Jesus Christ.

Question 29

Which label is a non-religious version of A.D.? A) B.C. B) C.E. C) BCE D) Modern Era

Answer 29

B) C.E. — C.E. stands for “Common Era,” which is a secular (non-religious) version of A.D.

Question 30

What kind of source is a diary from a Civil War soldier? A) Secondary B) Primary C) Fictional D) Biased

Answer 30

B) Primary — A diary is a firsthand account, making it a primary source.

Question 31

A history textbook is what kind of source? A) Primary B) Tertiary C) Secondary D) Fiction

Answer 31

C) Secondary — It summarizes and interprets information from primary sources.

Question 32

What do archaeologists mainly study? A) Solar systems B) Animal behavior C) Laws D) Artifacts

Answer 32

D) Artifacts — Archaeologists study objects left behind by people to understand their culture.

Question 33

What is an artifact? A) A type of fossil B) A modern tool C) A man-made object from the past D) A natural rock

Answer 33

C) A man-made object from the past — Artifacts include tools, pottery, and clothing from earlier times.

Question 34

Where do archaeologists dig to find historical items? A) Laboratories B) Libraries C) Excavation sites D) Museums

Answer 34

C) Excavation sites — These are places where archaeologists carefully dig to uncover objects.

Question 35

What is the purpose of a timeline? A) To measure weather B) To tell a story C) To show when events occurred D) To store data

Answer 35

C) To show when events occurred — Timelines organize events chronologically to help us understand their order.

Question 36

A history textbook is what kind of source? A) Primary B) Tertiary C) Secondary D) Fiction

Answer 36

C) Secondary — It summarizes and interprets information from primary sources.

Question 37

What do archaeologists mainly study? A) Solar systems B) Animal behavior C) Laws D) Artifacts

Answer 37

D) Artifacts — Archaeologists study objects left behind by people to understand their culture.

Question 38

What is an artifact? A) A type of fossil B) A modern tool C) A man-made object from the past D) A natural rock

Answer 38

C) A man-made object from the past — Artifacts include tools, pottery, and clothing from earlier times.

Question 39

Where do archaeologists dig to find historical items? A) Laboratories B) Libraries C) Excavation sites D) Museums

Answer 39

C) Excavation sites — These are places where archaeologists carefully dig to uncover objects.

Question 40

What is the purpose of a timeline? A) To measure weather B) To tell a story C) To show when events occurred D) To store data

Answer 40

C) To show when events occurred — Timelines organize events chronologically to help us understand their order.

Question 41

Which is an example of a secondary source? A) Ancient coin B) Video from the event C) Newspaper from that day D) History article

Answer 41

D) History article — Secondary sources analyze or summarize events using original records.

Question 42

What does historical inquiry involve? A) Guessing B) Copying sources C) Asking questions D) Ignoring facts

Answer 42

C) Asking questions — Historical inquiry means asking who, what, when, why, and how about the past.

Question 43

What do historians try to avoid in sources? A) Names B) Pictures C) Bias D) Artifacts

Answer 43

C) Bias — Bias is a one-sided point of view and can lead to false conclusions.

Question 44

What can fossils tell us? A) About tools B) About written language C) About ancient animals and humans D) About timelines

Answer 44

C) About ancient animals and humans — Fossils are remains that help scientists learn about early life.

Question 45

Which period came first? A) Ancient History B) Prehistory C) Middle Ages D) Modern History

Answer 45

B) Prehistory — Prehistory refers to the time before writing was invented.

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a primary source? A) A letter B) A spearhead C) A painting made at the time D) A research essay

Answer 46

D) A research essay — It’s a secondary source based on primary documents.

Question 47

Which is a reason to study world history? A) To learn only about your country B) To memorize dates C) To understand past cultures D) To draw maps

Answer 47

C) To understand past cultures — History shows us how people lived and how their ideas shaped our world.

Question 48

What is one benefit of studying timelines? A) You learn science B) You can plan the future C) You can see the order of events D) You write poems

Answer 48

C) You can see the order of events — Timelines help place events in chronological order.

Question 49

Why are secondary sources useful? A) They are less accurate B) They help explain events C) They are older D) They are short

Answer 49

B) They help explain events — Secondary sources summarize and interpret primary materials for easier understanding.

Question 50

Who uses artifacts to understand ancient people? A) Astronomers B) Chemists C) Archaeologists D) Judges

Answer 50

C) Archaeologists — They dig up and study ancient tools, pottery, and other objects.