JSS 1 Midterm History Quiz | Gabus International College

What is the origin of the word 'History'?

• Latin word 'Historia'

• Arabic word 'Tareekh'

• Greek word 'HISTORIA'

• French word 'Histoire'

Who is referred to as the 'God father of history'?

• Herodotus

• Thucydides

• Plato

• Socrates

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of concrete history?

• Memorable

• Imaginary

• Collectible

• Well interpreted

What is a primary source of history?

• An eyewitness account

• A documentary film

• A historical novel

• A textbook

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

• A diary entry

• A biography

• An artifact

• A government document

What is the main purpose of history according to the text?

• To analyze past events

• To document events

• To entertain

• To create fictional stories

Which of the following is a tertiary source of history?

• An oral tradition

• A history textbook

• A newspaper article

• A personal letter

What is one way to access sources of history mentioned in the text?

• Through digital public libraries

• Through personal interviews

• Through fictional novels

• Through storytelling

How does history benefit society?

• By shaping future events

• By promoting individualism

• By providing entertainment

• By creating myths

What does history help individuals understand?

• The environment

• The economy

• The society

• The future