8th Grade History Test

The process of relocating or moving to a new region or place is called _______________.

• a. transportation

• b. migration

• c. vacation

• d. settlement

2. The Incas were located in which region?

• Asia

• Africa

• South America

• Europe

3. The Mayans were located in which region?

• Africa

• Asia

• Central America

• Europe

4. The Aztecs were located in:

• South America

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

The geography and climate of a region have no effect on the people living in that region.

• True

• False

6. What do you know about the geography of each region in North America?

• North America has diverse climates and landscapes.

• North America is entirely covered in deserts.

• North America is a single flat plain.

• North America has no rivers or lakes.

Both the Aztec and the Maya were located in:

• North America

• South America

• Europe

The three elements of culture are: Religion, Traditions and _____________.

• A) Language

• B) Music

• C) Movies

• D) Location

A primary source is:

• A document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study.

• A secondary analysis of historical events.

• A textbook summarizing historical events.

• An encyclopedia entry.

A secondary source is:

• An original document or firsthand account

• A document that analyzes and interprets primary sources

• A source that provides direct evidence or firsthand testimony

• A source that is created at the time of the event