Time Detective Quiz History • Grade 7 Pages 1–4 Review
Introductory Chapter (Quiz I)
Total Score: / 12
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General Directions: Read all questions carefully. For multiple-choice questions, circle the best answer. For short-answer questions, answer in complete, grammatically correct sentences.
Part 1
Chronological Terminology & Origins (Matching)
Match each term on the left with its correct definition or meaning on the right by writing the corresponding letter in the blank. (1 Pt. each)
1. A.D. (Abbreviation)
2. B.C. (Abbreviation)
3. Anno Domini
A. Latin phrase meaning "in the year of the Lord"
B. Refers to all time period before the traditional birth of Christ
C. Stands for the Latin words Anno Domini
Part 2
Timeline Calculations & Notepad
Student Scratchpad & Reference Timeline Use this space to plot years and calculate distances
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4. Calculate the year: What year is 2,000 years after 5000 B.C. ? (1 Pt.)
A) 7000 B.C.
B) 3000 B.C.
C) A.D. 3000
D) 2000 B.C.
5. Calculate the year: What year is 300 years before 30 B.C. ? (1 Pt.)
A) 330 B.C.
B) 270 B.C.
C) A.D. 330
D) A.D. 270
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Student Name: LN Introduction (Quiz I) • Page 2
6. Calculate the year: What year is 1,900 years after 200 B.C. ? (1 Pt.)
A) 2100 B.C.
B) A.D. 1700
C) A.D. 1900
D) A.D. 2100
7. Calculate the year: What year is 150 years before A.D. 30 ? (1 Pt.)
A) 120 B.C.
B) 180 B.C.
C) A.D. 120
D) A.D. 180
Part 3
Historical Roles & Evidence (Vocabulary)
Fill in each blank with the correct profession from the word bank provided below.
Archaeologist • Paleontologist • Historian
8. A scientist who examines fossils and the remains of prehistoric plants and animals is a(n) . (1 Pt.)
9. A scientist who studies physical evidence of the human past, such as tools, pottery, and the ruins of ancient buildings, is a(n) . (1 Pt.)
10. A scholar who studies, analyzes, and interprets written records from the past as well as discoveries recorded by archaeologists and paleontologists is a(n) . (1 Pt.)
Part 4
Short Response (Complete Sentences)
11. What is prehistory ? How is prehistory different from the era of written history? (2 Pts.)
Introductory Chapter • Grade 7 Social Studies End of Quiz • Review Your Answers
Time Detective Makeup Quiz History • Grade 7 Version B (Makeup)
Introductory Chapter (Quiz I)
Total Score: / 12
Name:
Date:
#:
General Directions: Read all questions carefully. For multiple-choice questions, circle the best answer. For short-answer questions, answer in complete, grammatically correct sentences.
Part 1
Chronological Terminology & Origins (Matching)
Match each term on the left with its correct definition or meaning on the right by writing the corresponding letter in the blank. (1 Pt. each)
1. A.D. (Abbreviation)
2. B.C. (Abbreviation)
3. Anno Domini
A. Refers to all time period before the traditional birth of Christ
B. Stands for the Latin words Anno Domini
C. Latin phrase meaning "in the year of the Lord"
Part 2
Timeline Calculations & Notepad
Student Scratchpad & Reference Timeline Use this space to plot years and calculate distances
←
→
.
.
1 (A.D. / B.C.)
.
.
4. Calculate the year: What year is 2,000 years after 5000 B.C. ? (1 Pt.)
A) 3000 B.C.
B) 7000 B.C.
C) 2000 B.C.
D) A.D. 3000
5. Calculate the year: What year is 300 years before 30 B.C. ? (1 Pt.)
A) 270 B.C.
B) A.D. 330
C) 330 B.C.
D) A.D. 270
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6. Calculate the year: What year is 1,900 years after 200 B.C. ? (1 Pt.)
A) A.D. 1900
B) 2100 B.C.
C) A.D. 2100
D) A.D. 1700
7. Calculate the year: What year is 150 years before A.D. 30 ? (1 Pt.)
Time Detective Answer Key History • Grade 7 Teacher Scoring Guide
Answer Key: Time Detective Quiz (Form A)
Total Points: 12 Pts
Part 1
Chronological Terminology & Origins
3 Points Total (1 Pt Each)
1. A.D. → C
Stands for Anno Domini
2. B.C. → B
Time before birth of Christ
3. Anno Domini → A
"In the year of the Lord"
Part 2
Timeline Calculations & Explanations
4 Points Total (1 Pt Each)
4. 2,000 yrs after 5000 B.C. B) 3000 B.C.
Method: Moving forward in B.C. counts down toward 0: \(5000 - 2000 = 3000\text{ B.C.}\)
5. 300 yrs before 30 B.C. A) 330 B.C.
Method: Moving further back in B.C. adds numerical value: \(30 + 300 = 330\text{ B.C.}\)
6. 1,900 yrs after 200 B.C. B) A.D. 1700
Method: 200 yrs to reach 0; remaining \(1900 - 200 = 1700\) enters A.D. era.
7. 150 yrs before A.D. 30 A) 120 B.C.
Method: 30 yrs back to reach 0; remaining \(150 - 30 = 120\) enters B.C. era.
Part 3
Historical Roles & Evidence
3 Points Total (1 Pt Each)
8. Studies fossils of prehistoric plants and animals:
Paleontologist
9. Studies physical evidence like tools, ruins, artifacts:
Archaeologist
10. Analyzes written records and recorded evidence:
Historian
Part 4
Short Response Rubric & Sample Response
2 Points Total
Question 11 Prompt: What is prehistory? How is prehistory different from the era of written history?
Exemplar Full-Credit Answer:
"Prehistory is the period of human history before writing systems and written records were invented. It is different from recorded history because there are no written books, letters, or documents to study; instead, we must learn about people through physical artifacts and fossils discovered by archaeologists and paleontologists."
+1 Point: Definition Correctly states that prehistory is the time before writing/written records existed.
+1 Point: Contrast Explains the difference in evidence (written records vs. physical artifacts/fossils).
Time Detective Quiz • Teacher Answer Key (Form A) Grade 7 Social Studies • Introduction Assessment
Time Detective Makeup Key History • Grade 7 Teacher Scoring Guide
Answer Key: Introductory Ch. (Quiz I) (Form B)
Total Points: 12 Pts
Part 1
Chronological Terminology & Origins
3 Points Total (1 Pt Each)
1. A.D. → B
Stands for Anno Domini
2. B.C. → A
Time before birth of Christ
3. Anno Domini → C
"In the year of the Lord"
Part 2
Timeline Calculations & Explanations
4 Points Total (1 Pt Each)
4. 2,000 yrs after 5000 B.C. A) 3000 B.C.
Method: Moving forward in B.C. counts down toward 0: \(5000 - 2000 = 3000\text{ B.C.}\)
5. 300 yrs before 30 B.C. C) 330 B.C.
Method: Moving further back in B.C. adds numerical value: \(30 + 300 = 330\text{ B.C.}\)
6. 1,900 yrs after 200 B.C. D) A.D. 1700
Method: 200 yrs to reach 0; remaining \(1900 - 200 = 1700\) enters A.D. era.
7. 150 yrs before A.D. 30 B) 120 B.C.
Method: 30 yrs back to reach 0; remaining \(150 - 30 = 120\) enters B.C. era.
Part 3
Historical Roles & Evidence
3 Points Total (1 Pt Each)
8. Studies fossils of prehistoric plants and animals:
Paleontologist
9. Studies physical evidence like tools, ruins, artifacts:
Archaeologist
10. Analyzes written records and recorded evidence:
Historian
Part 4
Short Response Rubric & Sample Response
2 Points Total
Question 11 Prompt: What is prehistory? How is prehistory different from the era of written history?
Exemplar Full-Credit Answer:
"Prehistory is the period of human history before writing systems and written records were invented. It is different from recorded history because there are no written books, letters, or documents to study; instead, we must learn about people through physical artifacts and fossils discovered by archaeologists and paleontologists."
+1 Point: Definition Correctly states that prehistory is the time before writing/written records existed.
+1 Point: Contrast Explains the difference in evidence (written records vs. physical artifacts/fossils).
Mock Quiz (Form B Makeup) • Teacher Answer Key Grade 7 Social Studies • Introduction Assessment
