Exploring Your Roots: An Introduction to Genealogy
This worksheet introduces grade 10 students to the basics of genealogy, including key terms, research methods, and the significance of family history.
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Exploring Your Roots: An Introduction to Genealogy
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. The study of family history and lineages is called .
2. A document created at the time of an event, such as a birth certificate, is considered a .
3. A book written about a historical event by someone who was not present is an example of a .
4. A person from whom one is descended, such as a grandparent, is an .
5. Information passed down through spoken word from older generations is known as .
1. Which of the following is NOT typically considered a primary source for genealogical research?
Census records
Family letters
Biographies of historical figures
Military records
2. What is a common challenge faced by genealogists when tracing family lines?
Too much readily available information
Lack of standardized record-keeping in the past
All records are easily accessible online
Family members always agree on past events
1. Why is it important to verify information from multiple sources when conducting genealogical research?
2. Describe one method a genealogist might use to begin tracing their family tree.
Below is a simplified representation of a family tree. Consider how you would begin to fill in the names of your own family members.
Use the space below to sketch out a portion of your own family tree, including at least three generations. Label each person with their name and relationship (e.g., Grandfather, Mother, Self).