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