Exploring Your Family History
A Grade 7 social studies worksheet on genealogy, covering family trees, primary sources, and the importance of understanding one's heritage.
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Exploring Your Family History
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the basics of genealogy and your own family history.
1. What is the study of family history called?
Anthropology
Archaeology
Genealogy
Sociology
2. Which of the following is considered a primary source for genealogical research?
A history textbook
An encyclopedia entry
A birth certificate
A historical novel
3. A diagram that shows the relationships between family members over generations is called a .
4. Oral history involves gathering information by interviewing .
5. Only famous people have family histories worth researching.
True
False
6. Census records can provide valuable information about where and when your ancestors lived.
True
False
7. Why is it important to learn about your family history and heritage?
8. Draw a simple family tree below, including yourself, your parents, and your grandparents. Label each person.
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