History Flashcards
Learn about history itself, but also what it is and how we can use it.
What does chronological mean?
Putting sequences of measured time in order.
What is a primary source?
Something from the time.
What is a Secondary source?
Something about a time made after it.
Is a diary a primary or secondary source?
Primary
Is a newspaper from the time primary or secondary?
Primary
Is a film about WW1 made in 2010 primary or secondary?
Secondary
What is an event in history?
Something unusual or important that happens in history- it is normally part of a time line.
What is a cause in history?
Something that causes an event to happen.
What is a consequence in history?
A result of an event and the causes that led up to it.
In this sentence, which part is the event?:
John was purposefully rude so his dad punished him. As a result of the punishment, John didn’t get to see his friends later.
John’s dad punishing him.
In this sentence, what part is the cause?:
John was purposefully rude so his dad punished him. As a result of the punishment, John didn’t get to see his friends later.
John being purposefully rude.
In this sentence, which part is the consequence?:
John was purposefully rude so his dad punished him. As a result of the punishment, John didn’t get to see his friends later.
John not getting to see his friends.
Give an example of a primary source about the Egyptians.
A canopic jar, a metal hook they used for mummification, an ancient scroll, even the pyramids! Anything FROM the time would work.
Give an example of a secondary source about the Egyptians.
A school textbook, a website about them, a film about the Egyptians or even a (if it were factually correct) story! Anything made about it AFTER the time would work.
If you forgot to revise for a test, and the consequence was that you had to have extra lessons, what might the event be?
You fail the test.
If you wake up late and miss your holiday flight, what might the consequence be?
You can’t go on holiday.
Put these events in chronological order: WW2, Stone Age, WW1 Romans, Victorians.
Stone Age, Romans, Victorians, WW1 and then WW2
When did WW1 start?
1914
When did WW2 end?
1945
When did WW1 end?
1918
When did WW2 start?
1939
Who was an Italian dictator during WW2?
Benito Mussolini
What exact date did WW2 start?
3rd September 1939
Who was Francisco Franco?
A Spanish dictator
When did Francisco Franco rule?
From 1936 to 1975
Did Spain get involved with WW2?
No. They were recovering from a civil war at the time and were struggling to re-instate democracy
Who first invented the aeroplane?
The Wright brothers, Wilbur and Orville
Who was Frida Kahlo?
A famous female Mexican artist who was well-known for her self-portraits.
Who was Marie Antoinette?
A French queen consort from 1774 to 1792 who played a major part in the French Revolution
Who was Pablo Picasso?
A Spanish artist who lived and painted during the Spanish Civil War and a pioneer of art and Cubism.
Who was Edward the Confessor?
The king of England before 1066
What year did Edward the confessor die?
1066
Who were the three main contestants for the throne?
Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada and William of Normandy.
Who was Harold Godwinson?
An English nobleman
Who was Harald Hardrada?
The King of Scandinavia’s relative.
Who was William of Normandy?
A French Duke who had supposedly been promised the throne.
What were the names of the 2 main battles that took place?
The battle of Stamford Bridge and the battle of Hastings.
What happened at the battle of Stamford bridge?
Harald Hardrada and his Viking army were caught unprepared and without armour by the Anglo-Saxons, who promptly attacked them.
Who won the battle of Stamford bridge?
Harold Godwinson
What happened after the battle of Stamford bridge?
Harold Godwinson was told that William of Normandy was down south and he came rushing back with fewer resources and fewer men. Then came the battle of Hastings.
Who won the battle of Hastings?
William of Normandy, now named William the Conqueror.
