Ch. 1 Flashcards
records that explain or interpret primary sources
Secondary Sources
records produced during the time period being studied; usually by those involved in the events be- ing studied
Primary Sources
objects made by people
Artifacts
the handing down of information by word of
mouth from generation to generation
Tradition
more accurate records of the past such as
private letters, inventory lists, inscriptions, diaries, and journals
Written Records
human existence lived in cities or under their influence
Civilization
an individuals’ commitment to concentrate on a given endeavor necessary for human existence
Specialization
a system of rules, regulations, and account-
ability that governs all who take part in the functions of a
city
Organization