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Genealogy Basics

Genealogy

A quiz on fundamental facts regarding historical records, dates, and genealogy terminology.

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10 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Sep 2, 2026

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This study set covers Genealogy through 10 practice questions. A quiz on fundamental facts regarding historical records, dates, and genealogy terminology. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 In the United Kingdom, the civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths began in what year?

A 1750
B 1837
C 1901
D 1888

2 How many generations back is a great-great-grandparent from the subject?

3 The 1940 United States Federal Census was released to the public in which year?

A 2002
B 2010
C 2012
D 2020

4 Which term refers to the record of a person's direct ancestors?

A Pedigree
B Biography
C Bibliography
D Obituary

5 The Domesday Book, a famous survey of England, was completed in what year?

A 1066
B 1086
C 1215
D 1348

6 A 'second cousin' shares which common ancestors with you?

A Parents
B Grandparents
C Great-grandparents
D Great-great-grandparents

7 How many sides does a standard pedigree chart have when documenting both paternal and maternal lines?

8 The Ellis Island immigration station in New York officially opened in what year?

A 1882
B 1892
C 1902
D 1912

9 Which of these numbers represents the total count of 'great' grandparents an individual has?

A 2
B 4
C 8
D 16

10 The first official census of the United States was conducted in what year?

A 1776
B 1789
C 1790
D 1800

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