Adam's History Flashcards
Prehistoric
Of or relating to a language before it is first recorded in writing.
What is history
It’s the study of the past
Historic
Having importance in history
Sources
The place were something originates
Primary source
A direct source of information and research
Secondary source
Secondary sources are evidence that comes from a later date of the event
Archaeology
Archaeology is the study of human activity in the pass
Manuscript
- A book or something similar written by hand
A.D.
A.D. stands for after Christ
B.C.
B.C. Stands for before Christ.
Artefacts
Something made by man, such as a tool or a work of art.
Excavate
To remove soil earth ect. By digging
Autobiography
A history of a person’s life told or written by that person
Biography
The history or an account of a person written by another person
Cross-checking
To find out the accuracy of something by looking at more sources