Historians Flashcards
What was the prehistoric period
The prehistoric period was before writing was used e.g. The Stone Age
What is history
History is the study of events that happened in the past and the story of human activity
What was the historic period
The historic period was when writing was used e.g. Early Christian Ireland
What is a source
A source is evidence that helps historians build a better picture of the past
What is a primary source
A primary source is something that comes directly from the past e.g. A newspaper
What is a secondary source
A secondary source is something that is written after the event e.g. A history book
What does bias mean
Bias is when you favour another side
What is propaganda
Propaganda is information used to influence people’s opinions
What is a census
A census is a set of questions the government give you every four years to fill in like how many people are in your family
