Introduction to History Worksheet

What is the study of the past called?

• Geography

• Science

• History

• Mathematics

Who are people trained in history called?

• Scientists

• Historians

• Engineers

• Artists

What do historians usually choose to study?

• A particular time period or group of people

• Only the future

• Only animals

• Only inventions

What is a historical account?

• A prediction about the future

• A written or spoken report of something that has happened

• A list of scientific experiments

• A collection of poems

How does the study of history help people?

• It helps people understand the things that happen today and that may happen in the future

• It helps people learn how to cook

• It helps people build machines

• It helps people draw pictures

What is Social Studies the study of?

• Mathematics, Science, and Art

• Geography, History, and Government

• Literature, Music, and Dance

• Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

Which of the following is NOT typically included in Social Studies?

• Geography

• History

• Chemistry

• Government

Based on the word cloud, which skill is important in Social Studies?

• Critical Thinking

• Cooking

• Painting

• Swimming

Why might Social Studies be important for students to learn? (Choose the BEST answer)

• It helps students understand the world, its history, and how governments work.

• It teaches students how to play sports.

• It focuses only on memorizing dates.

• It is only about learning to draw maps.

What is a primary source?

• A work that gives original information.

• A summary written by someone after the event.

• A fictional story about the past.

• A textbook chapter.