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.
