About this Study Set
This study set covers Genealogy through
25 practice questions.
An introduction to ancestors, family trees, and heritage for young learners. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 25 questions from the
Family History Explorers study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
What is the name of the chart used to show the relationships between family members?
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A
A map
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B
A family tree
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C
A weather chart
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D
A calendar
2
What do we call the parents of your grandparents?
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A
Siblings
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B
Aunts
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C
Great-grandparents
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D
Cousins
3
What is a person called who shares the same parents as you?
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A
Sibling
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B
Neighbor
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C
Stranger
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D
Colleague
4
In a family tree, what do we call the brothers and sisters of your parents?
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A
Grandparents
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B
Aunts and Uncles
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C
Great-uncles
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D
Cousins
5
What is the term for a name passed down from your parents to you?
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A
Nickname
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B
Middle name
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C
Surname
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D
Title
6
What do we call a person who comes from the same ancestor as you but is not your sibling?
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A
Twin
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B
Cousin
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C
Parent
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D
Godparent
7
What is a written document that proves when and where a person was born?
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A
Birth certificate
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B
Library card
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C
Passport
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D
School report
8
What do we call the history of a family's past?
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A
Science
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B
Geography
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C
Genealogy
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D
Math
9
Who are the people in your family who lived a very long time ago?
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A
Toddlers
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B
Ancestors
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C
Friends
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D
Classmates
10
What is the relationship between you and the children of your aunt or uncle?
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A
Siblings
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B
Grandparents
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C
Cousins
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D
Parents
11
What do we call a group of people related by blood or marriage?
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A
Team
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B
Family
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C
Club
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D
Crowd
12
What is the name for the mother of your mother?
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A
Great-aunt
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B
Grandmother
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C
Cousin
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D
Sister
13
What is another word for a person's child?
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A
Parent
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B
Ancestor
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C
Offspring
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D
Sibling
14
Which term describes the country or culture your family originally came from?
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A
Occupation
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B
Heritage
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C
Hobby
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D
Address
15
If you and your cousin have the same grandparents, what does that make your grandparents to your cousin?
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A
Great-grandparents
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B
Parents
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C
Grandparents
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D
Siblings
16
What is the father of your father called?
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A
Uncle
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B
Grandfather
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C
Brother
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D
Nephew
17
What do we call the special name given to a person when they are born?
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A
Surname
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B
Title
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C
First name
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D
Address
18
Which document records the date when someone passed away?
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A
Death certificate
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B
Diary
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C
Invitation
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D
Menu
19
What is a sibling of your mother called?
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A
Grandparent
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B
Aunt or Uncle
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C
Cousin
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D
Ancestor
20
What do we call the story of a person's life written by themselves?
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A
Biography
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B
Autobiography
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C
Dictionary
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D
Fairy tale
21
What are the people who started your family line called?
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A
Neighbors
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B
Ancestors
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C
Visitors
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D
Teachers
22
Which of these is a way to learn about family history by asking older relatives questions?
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A
Reading a menu
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B
Interviewing
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C
Drawing maps
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D
Watching cartoons
23
What is the title for the brother of your father?
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A
Uncle
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B
Grandfather
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C
Cousin
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D
Son
24
What is the name for a family book that contains photos of relatives?
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A
Photo album
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B
Comic book
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C
Atlas
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D
Newspaper
25
What is a person's sister's daughter called?
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A
Cousin
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B
Niece
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C
Aunt
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D
Granddaughter
