Chapter 1 The Nature of History Flashcards
Define the terms history and prehistory
History is the study of the past
Prehistory is the period of time before writing was in use
Where does the word history come from
The greek word historia meaning knowledge from investigation
What is a source
Something that gives us information about a person place or thing in the past
Give 2 examples of a source
A tactile source such as tools and weapons
A written source such as a manuscript
Define the term archaeology
The study of the remains left by people in the past
What is a historian
An expert in or student of history
3 groups of people that study history
A historian
And archaeologist
A student of history
3 reasons we study history
To see how past human experiences has shaped our society and the world
To develop an appreciation of cultural achievements
To see how past events unfolded
What is historical consciousness
Being able to place ourselves in past human experiences linking the past the present and the future
4 places a historian can find evidence
Libraries
An archive
A museum
The internet
What is crosschecking and artefact
When more than one source is used to make sure the evidence is correct
An human made object such as pottery a tool or weapon
3 examples of primary and secondary sources
Autobiography
Government records
Photos
Movies
Biographies
Websites
What is a primary source
A source from the time of the event a first hand account of what happened
A source from a later date after the time of the event
What is bias
When an account is not balanced but unfairly favours on side
What is propoganda
Information that is designed to influence the attitudes of the general public. It is generally biased often appeals to the emotions and may even be made up
