How to create a family tree
  • 1. What is the first step in creating a family tree?
A) Hiring a professional genealogist
B) Drawing the tree layout
C) Gathering information about yourself
D) Visiting a genealogy library
  • 2. What type of record is most helpful for finding birth dates?
A) Tax returns
B) Birth certificates
C) Social media posts
D) Grocery receipts
  • 3. Which resource is useful for finding information on deceased relatives?
A) Restaurant menus
B) Death certificates
C) Movie tickets
D) School transcripts
  • 4. What does 'maiden name' refer to?
A) A flower's name
B) A woman's birth name
C) A ship's first voyage
D) A girl's middle name
  • 5. What is the best way to organize your research findings?
A) Write it on loose scraps of paper
B) Use a family tree software or online platform
C) Store everything in a random box
D) Memorize all the information
  • 6. What does the abbreviation 'b.' usually stand for in genealogical records?
A) Buried
B) Born
C) Baptized
D) Beloved
  • 7. What does the abbreviation 'd.' usually stand for in genealogical records?
A) Dedicated
B) Dated
C) Divorced
D) Died
  • 8. What is a census record?
A) A collection of family recipes
B) A count of the population
C) A list of registered cars
D) A record of weather patterns
  • 9. What kind of information can you find in census records?
A) Medical history of pets
B) Names, ages, and occupations
C) Daily lottery numbers
D) Favorite ice cream flavors
  • 10. What are passenger lists useful for?
A) Finding lost luggage
B) Booking cruise vacations
C) Tracing immigration history
D) Ordering airline meals
  • 11. What is a primary source?
A) A rumor passed down through generations
B) A fictional story
C) A document created during the time period being studied
D) A summary of another person's research
  • 12. What is a secondary source?
A) A personal diary
B) An interpretation of primary sources
C) A birth certificate
D) An original document
  • 13. What is an oral history?
A) Written biographies
B) Silent movies
C) Ancient cave paintings
D) Spoken accounts of past events
  • 14. What is the purpose of citing your sources?
A) To give credit to the original creators of the information
B) To make your family tree look longer
C) To confuse other researchers
D) To hide your research methods
  • 15. What does DNA testing reveal?
A) Personal financial information
B) Future career paths
C) Genetic ancestry and relationships
D) Psychic abilities
  • 16. What is the difference between autosomal DNA and Y-DNA?
A) Y-DNA is easier to test for than autosomal DNA
B) Autosomal DNA is more accurate than Y-DNA
C) Y-DNA traces the male line, autosomal DNA traces all lines
D) Autosomal DNA is only for females, Y-DNA is only for males
  • 17. What is a good practice when finding conflicting information?
A) Ignore the conflicting information
B) Choose the information that best fits your narrative
C) Assume the oldest information is always correct
D) Verify the information with multiple sources
  • 18. What is a lineage society?
A) An organization that requires proof of descent from a specific ancestor
B) A science fiction fan club
C) A group of people who like to draw trees
D) A historical reenactment group
  • 19. What are probate records?
A) Records of library book checkouts
B) Documents related to the settling of an estate after death
C) Records of real estate transactions
D) Records of traffic violations
  • 20. What is a good strategy for breaking through 'brick walls' in your research?
A) Re-examine existing sources and look for new ones
B) Give up on the research
C) Blame your ancestors for not leaving better records
D) Make up information to fill in the gaps
  • 21. What is the importance of place names when researching?
A) They have no impact on the research.
B) They only matter for famous ancestors.
C) They are purely decorative.
D) Records are often organized by location.
  • 22. What is the best way to preserve old family photos?
A) Store them in acid-free albums or boxes
B) Store them in a damp basement
C) Laminate them to protect them from damage
D) Display them in direct sunlight
  • 23. What type of record contains information about military service?
A) Cooking recipes
B) Pet adoption papers
C) Concert tickets
D) Military records
  • 24. What is a land record?
A) A document showing ownership of property
B) A grocery list
C) A record of ocean depth
D) A log of airplane flights
  • 25. What are city directories used for?
A) To find movie times.
B) To find local restaurants.
C) To find addresses and occupations of residents.
D) To find bus schedules.
  • 26. What is an important consideration when interviewing older relatives?
A) Correct their memories.
B) Be respectful and patient.
C) Refuse to record the interview.
D) Interrupt them frequently.
  • 27. What are church records useful for?
A) Finding sports scores.
B) Finding stock prices.
C) Finding baptism, marriage, and burial information.
D) Finding weather forecasts.
  • 28. Why should you document negative search results?
A) To discourage other researchers.
B) To make your tree look more impressive.
C) There is no reason.
D) To avoid repeating the same searches.
  • 29. What is the benefit of sharing your family tree online?
A) Winning a prize.
B) Getting your identity stolen.
C) Connecting with other relatives and discovering new information.
D) Becoming famous.
  • 30. How can historical newspapers aid in family tree research?
A) They provide current stock market information.
B) They predict future events.
C) They can provide obituaries, marriage announcements, and other life event details.
D) They offer cooking recipes.
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