JSS 1 History Quiz

What is the Greek origin of the word 'history'?

• Mythos

• Logos

• Historia

• Chronos

Who is trained in the study of history?

• A historian

• A philosopher

• A biographer

• A storyteller

What is one importance of studying history?

• It helps us forget the past

• It enhances knowledge of our origin

• It promotes fictional storytelling

• It discourages cultural understanding

What is the main difference between history and storytelling?

• Both are based on facts

• History is based on facts, storytelling is often fictional

• History is fictional, storytelling is factual

• Storytelling is always true

What type of source is a diary considered?

• Primary source

• Tertiary source

• Fictional source

• Secondary source

Which of the following is a secondary source?

• An archaeological artifact

• A diary entry

• A personal letter

• A newspaper article

What are tertiary sources?

• Sources that are only oral

• Sources that summarize primary and secondary sources

• Sources that are purely fictional

• Sources that are always written

What is an artifact?

• A type of storytelling

• An object made by a human being

• A type of historical event

• A written document

Which of the following is NOT a primary source?

• A letter

• An archaeological artifact

• A textbook

• A diary

What does historiography refer to?

• The analysis of stories

• The study of myths

• The teaching of history

• The writing of history