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Discovering Family Trees and Genealogy

Genealogy

Explore how family histories, ancestors, records, and family trees are studied in genealogy.

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12 Questions Easy Ages 9+ Oct 2, 2026

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1 What is the main subject studied in genealogy?

A Rocks and minerals
B Family history and line of descent
C Ocean life and coral reefs
D Stars and planets

2 What is a diagram that shows how members of a family are related across time called?

A Food web
B Family tree
C Compass rose
D Venn diagram

3 What word describes a relative who lived in the past, such as a great-grandparent?

A Descendant
B Sibling
C Ancestor
D Neighbor

4 What is an official government count of the population that records details about people and where they live?

A Census
B Graduation
C Tournament
D Festival

5 In genealogy, what is a 'generation'?

A A tool used to measure earthquakes
B A stage in a family line, such as parents or children
C A list of ancient historical books
D A rule about how to spell last names

6 What tiny molecule inside human cells carries genetic instructions passed down from parents?

A DNA
B Vitamin C
C Oxygen
D Glucose

7 Where are valuable historical records, old maps, and family documents preserved?

A An archive
B A greenhouse
C An aquarium
D A bakery

8 What official document created near a person's birth records their name, birth date, and parents' names?

A Library card
B Birth certificate
C Passport photo
D Report card

9 Many last names come from historic jobs. What job did an ancestor with the surname 'Smith' historically do?

A Farming crops
B Metalworking or blacksmithing
C Baking bread
D Sailing ships

10 What is the term for historical stories about a family passed down by word of mouth?

A Oral history
B Silent history
C Digital history
D Print history

11 What visual design with symbols was historically used to represent a family or noble house?

A A coat of arms
B A compass rose
C A postal stamp
D A road map

12 What is a person called in relation to their ancestors (such as a child or grandchild)?

A Ancestor
B Descendant
C Pioneer
D Founder

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