JSS 1 History Exam question 1

What does the Greek word 'HISTORIA' mean?

• The study of future events

• The inquiry or knowledge acquired by investigation

• A narrative of cultural heritage

• A collection of myths

Who is known as the 'God father of history'?

• Plato

• Herodotus

• Thucydides

• Socrates

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

• Well interpreted

• Collectible

• Memorable

• Imaginary

How is history primarily documented?

• Through oral traditions

• In written form

• Via dramatizations

• Through visual arts

What is a key difference between history and storytelling?

• History is always fictional

• Storytelling is always written down

• Storytelling is time-based

• History is factual and chronological

What is the primary purpose of studying history?

• To preserve cultural heritage

• To analyze past events and solve present problems

• To entertain

• To create fictional narratives

Which of the following statements is true about storytelling?

• It is always factual

• It can be forgotten after telling

• It is always documented

• It is studied in universities