What is the difference between relative and absolute chronology?

Quiz 1 - Lesson 1 7th

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Social Studies
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Relative chronology uses primary sources, while absolute chronology uses secondary sources.
Relative chronology is used in modern history, while absolute chronology is used in ancient history.
Relative chronology is based on exact dates, while absolute chronology is based on the sequence of events.
Relative chronology is based on the sequence of events, while absolute chronology is based on exact dates.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a primary source?
A biography
A diary entry from a historical figure
A newspaper article written in the present day about a past event
A textbook
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the impact of bias on historical interpretation?
Bias is only present in secondary sources.
Bias has no impact on historical interpretation.
Bias can distort the understanding of historical events.
Bias always provides a more accurate view of history.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key method to assess the reliability of a historical document?
By verifying the author's credentials
By examining the document's physical condition
By checking if it has been cited by other sources
By determining the length of the document
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key skill in interpreting charts, diagrams, and graphs?
Ignoring the labels and legends
Understanding the visual representation of data
Focusing only on the colors used
Memorizing the data
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Means "arranged in the order that events happened."
decade
historian
chronological
circa
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long is a century?
1 year
10 years
100 years
1000 years
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