Historian Booklet Flashcards

1
Q

List and explain there reasons to study history

A

1) To learn from our mistakes
2) To get a better understanding of our past
3) Helps you understand the world around you

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2
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BC

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Before Christ

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3
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AD

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Anno Domino

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4
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BCE

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Before Common Era

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5
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BCE

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Before Common Era

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6
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CE

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Common Era

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7
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Circa

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About

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8
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10 years

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Decade

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9
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100 years

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Century

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10
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1000 years

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Millenium

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11
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A measurement showing the distances on the map are related to their actual distances.

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Scale

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12
Q

A description of the symbols on the map

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Legend or Key

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13
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A symbol on the map that shows the cardinal directions

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Compass Rose

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14
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North East South West

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Cardinal Directions

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15
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Shows natural features on Earths surface such as mountains

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Physical Map

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16
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Shows human made borders like countries, states, cities, and counties

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Political Map

17
Q

A map that was created in the past or a modern map that shows a past event or place. These maps help us visualize locations and events from long ago.

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Historical Map

18
Q

Shows the expected weather in a specific location based on how it has been for many years in the past

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Climate Map

19
Q

Shows the locations of natural resources and the products made from them

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Resource Map

20
Q

What is the meaning of Historical Context?

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The time an event occurred when the author lived that might have influenced their point of view

21
Q

Historical Theory

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An opinion based on evidence about the past

22
Q

3 reasons why there are so many theories about the past

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1) Evidence can be interpreted differently
2) Historians publish then other experts evaluate
3) Debate between Historians, Writers and The Public