Chapter One Study Guide Flashcards
The knowledge, beliefs,customs, and values of a group of people
Culture
All the living and nonliving things that affect life in an area
Environment
The pattern of weather conditions in an area ove a long period of time
Climate
The study of the earths physical and cultural features
Geography
The study of the past based on what people left behind
Archaeology
An area with one or more features that make it different from surrounding areas
Region
Materials Found in earth that people need and value
Resources
The natural features of the lands surface
Landforms
A part or imprint of something that was once alive
Fossils
The study of the past
History
What is a historian? What do they study?
- people who study history
- study human activity in the past,how people lived,problems people faced,the games they played
What is an archaeologist?Name something that he or she is likely to explore.
An archaeologist is a person who studies archaeology. They explore places where people once lived,worked,or fought,things people left in places
What is a primary source?
An account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event. You were there.
What is an artifact?
Objects created and used by humans
What is the difference between primary source and artifact?
An artifact is an object created by humans. A primary source is part of an event that was created by humans. You were there.
How does the climate affect plant growth?
It affects temperature and the amount of water plants have.
Name three examples of a physical feature.
Mountain,hill,river
Where are some of California’s most populated areas located?
Near the Pacific Ocean and major rivers
What were the essential resources used by early people?
Water,animals,fertile land,and stones for tools
What were some things that determined where early people chose to settle?
Places that were rich in resources. If it had water,good land,and materials to help them survive.
What effect did the Nile River have on the Egyptian culture?
They developed their religion,they settled
How did different environments contribute to different cultures?
They made use of resources in that area
True or False? People in the ancient world built huge temples and discovered planets.
True
True or False? History helps you understand how today’s events are shaped by the events of the future.
False,past
True or False? A secondary source is written by someone who took part in the events being described.
False,primary
True or False? The language and religion of people are physical features of a region.
False,human features
True or False? People have been making maps for more than 4000 years.
True
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