Year 8 History - Ch. 7.1 Historical Concepts - take the quiz

A vibrant and engaging illustration representing key historical concepts, including a Viking stone carving, images of significant historical figures like Genghis Khan, and depictions of medieval society such as feudalism and the Black Death.

Explore Historical Concepts Quiz

Test your knowledge of key historical concepts with this engaging quiz designed for Year 8 students. Dive into essential topics and challenge yourself with thought-provoking questions that will enhance your understanding of history.

  • Learn about perspectives and empathy in history.
  • Analyze primary and secondary sources.
  • Discover the significance of historical figures and events.
11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by LearningEagle27
This concept refers to a point of view:
Perspectives
Empathy
Continuity
Change
The Viking stone carving - Tjangvide - is an example of this type of evidence:
Primary source
Secondary source
Illustration
Fake source
Empathy relates to the importance assigned to aspects of the past.
True
False
This concept helps us to understand the impact of past events on particular individuals or groups:
Empathy
Perspectives
Change
Significance
Genghis Khan is a significant figure because:
He established many dynasties in several parts of the world
He unified many nomadic tribes.
He established a legal system that governed many people.
All of the above
The blood-letting procedure refers to:
A barber's job during the 15th century
The cutting of a vein
A cure for diseases
All of the above
Communication is 1 of the 7 historical concepts
True
False
When some things stay the same over time it is referred to as:
Change
Contestability
Continuity
Perspectives
If a person or event is historically significant, historians may ask this question:
How important was this to people?
How many people were affected?
To what extent were people's lives affected?
All of the above
Can the effects still be felt today?
The breakdown of feudalism across Europe is a short-term effect of the Black Death.
False
True
This concept relates to explanations or interpretations of past events that are open to debate:
Significance
Contestability
Continuity
Change
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