About this Study Set
This study set covers Genealogy through
25 practice questions.
Test your knowledge of the basics of genealogy, including key terms, research methods, and the importance of family history. 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
Exploring Your Family Tree: A Genealogy Quiz study set below.
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1
What is the study of family history called?
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A
Archaeology
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B
Anthropology
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C
Genealogy
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D
Sociology
2
What are people who lived before you in your family called?
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A
Descendants
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B
Siblings
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C
Cousins
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D
Ancestors
3
Which of these is a common document used in genealogy research?
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A
A shopping list
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B
A birth certificate
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C
A movie ticket
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D
A recipe card
4
What is a family tree often called?
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A
A kinship chart
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B
A lineage diagram
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C
A pedigree chart
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D
A heritage map
5
When researching family history, what does the term 'primary source' refer to?
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A
Information from a textbook
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B
A diary written by someone who was there
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C
A documentary about a historical event
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D
An interview with a historian
6
What is a surname commonly known as?
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A
First name
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B
Middle name
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C
Last name
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D
Nickname
7
Which historical period is often a focus for many genealogy researchers?
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A
The future
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B
The present day
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C
The recent past
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D
Ancient Egypt
8
What is the term for the place where your ancestors came from?
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A
Current residence
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B
Vacation spot
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C
Homeland
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D
Workplace
9
What kind of record might list siblings, parents, and children?
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A
A school report card
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B
A census record
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C
A sports score sheet
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D
A weather report
10
Why is it important to record family stories and traditions?
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A
To forget them
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B
To share them with future generations
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C
To keep them a secret
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D
To only remember bad events
11
What is a person who is related to you called?
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A
A stranger
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B
A neighbour
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C
A relative
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D
A pet
12
What can you learn about by researching your family's past?
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A
Only your own mistakes
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B
Your ancestors' lives and backgrounds
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C
The future of technology
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D
The best way to cook pasta
13
What is the term for a person's mother's mother?
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A
Grandfather
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B
Aunt
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C
Grandmother
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D
Uncle
14
What are the original records created at the time of an event called?
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A
Secondary sources
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B
Tertiary sources
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C
Primary sources
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D
Fictional accounts
15
What is the term for all the people who are descended from a common ancestor?
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A
A single person
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B
A small group
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C
A family line
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D
A generation
16
What can interviews with older family members help you discover?
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A
New video games
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B
Personal stories and memories
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C
Information about their favourite food
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D
How to build a robot
17
What is the collective term for the traditions, beliefs, and customs passed down through generations?
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A
Modern fashion
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B
Cultural heritage
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C
Current events
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D
Scientific discoveries
18
What kind of information is typically found on a marriage certificate?
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A
The couple's height
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B
The names of the couple and their parents
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C
Their favourite colours
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D
Their favourite songs
19
What is the term for a person's father's father?
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A
Grandmother
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B
Uncle
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C
Grandfather
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D
Aunt
20
What does it mean to 'document' your genealogy research?
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A
To draw pictures
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B
To write down and record your findings
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C
To sing songs
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D
To build with blocks
21
What is the name for the collection of all people related to you by blood or marriage?
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A
A team
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B
A club
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C
A family
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D
A committee
22
What is one reason people research their genealogy?
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A
To find out where their toys come from
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B
To understand their identity and roots
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C
To learn how to fly
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D
To discover new planets
23
What is a relative who is one generation older than your parents called?
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A
Child
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B
Grandparent
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C
Great-grandparent
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D
Sibling
24
What is the term for records that interpret or analyze primary sources?
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A
Primary sources
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B
Secondary sources
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C
Original documents
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D
Oral histories
25
When looking at a family tree, what does it show?
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A
A single person's life story
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B
The relationships between family members
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C
A map of a city
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D
The weather forecast
