Timeline and sources of History

Why is the study of timelines important in history?

1. It helps arrange events in the correct order.
2. It changes historical facts.
3. It predicts future events.
4. It replaces historical sources.

Why are museums important for studying history?

1. They only entertain visitors.
2. They preserve historical objects safely.
3. They sell old objects.
4. They build new monuments.

Which historical source is written or engraved on stone or metal?

1. Inscription
2. Pottery
3. Coin bag
4. Cloth

Why do historians compare different historical sources?

1. To make history confusing
2. To verify facts and improve accuracy
3. To increase the number of books
4. To change historical events

What does AD stand for?

1. After Discovery
2. Anno Domini
3. Ancient Date
4. After Dynasty

What does BC stand for?

1. Before Christ
2. Before Calendar
3. British Calendar
4. Before Century

Which source is obtained through excavation?

1. Modern magazine
2. Ancient pottery
3. Television program
4. Newspaper

Which of the following is a monument?

1. Taj Mahal
2. Bicycle
3. Notebook
4. Television

What is the purpose of studying historical sources?

1. To predict earthquakes
2. To understand the past using evidence
3. To calculate rainfall
4. To design buildings

Which of the following is a literary source of history?

1. Cave painting
2. Manuscript
3. Pottery
4. Stone tool

Which source of history includes handwritten documents?

1. Manuscripts
2. Coins
3. Pottery
4. Buildings

Who studies objects left behind by ancient people?

1. Doctor
2. Archaeologist
3. Engineer
4. Pilot

Which of the following is an archaeological source of history?

1. Television news
2. Coins
3. Mobile phones
4. Newspapers

History is mainly the study of:

1. Future events
2. Present-day weather
3. Past events and human life
4. Planetary movements

What is a timeline?

1. A type of map
2. A list of historical events arranged in chronological order
3. A calendar showing holidays
4. A book of stories