History

Question 1

What is history? 3

Answer 1

History isn’t only about the past, it is being made everyday. It is the study of people and events worldwide. It helps us understand the past and the future.

Question 2

Sources and clues for proof:

Answer 2

Internet, or books.

Question 3

Where do we get the information? 9

Answer 3

Material: skulls, bones, pottery, houses.
Written: stories, newspaper, diaries, drawings, photography
Oral: songs, film

Question 4

What does fact mean?

What does opinion mean?

Answer 4

Fact is Something you can prove

Opinion is something we think.

Question 5

What is chronology?

What is anachronism?

Who is a historian?

Answer 5

Chronology is the correct order of events. Using timelines and calendars.

Anachronism is placing events in the wrong periods.

A historian is someone who studies history.

Question 6

Discovering the past…

How can you find out about the history of your area? 8

Answer 6

Photos
Books, maps, letters
Stories, songs
Museums, antiques, jewelry and tools

Question 7

Discovering the present

How do you find out about the area you live in?

Answer 7

Pictures and writing
Interviews
Libraries, information centers