History Foundations Vocabulary (Unit 1)

Question 1

Primary Source Definition

Answer 1

a historical record created by a person who experienced something firsthand

Question 2

Secondary Source Definition

Answer 2

a historical record created by a person who did not experience those events firsthand

Question 3

Bias Definition

Answer 3

a feeling or action that favors one viewpoint over another

Question 4

Empathy Definition

Answer 4

the ability to understand and share the feelings that other people experience

Question 5

Ethical Definition

Answer 5

acting in a way that is consistent with one’s values and morals

Question 6

Inclusion Definition

Answer 6

acknowledging and valuing others

Question 7

Interpretation Definition

Answer 7

explaining the meaning and significance of an event, idea, or effect

Question 8

Perspective Definition

Answer 8

considering others’ viewpoints; the outlook or viewpoint of an author or source that includes their experiences, beliefs, and thoughts on a particular topic

Question 9

Social Justice Definition

Answer 9

an initiative that aims to bring political, economic, social, and personal rights and opportunities to all

Question 10

Societal Norms Definition

Answer 10

rules and structures that govern human behavior

Question 11

Geopolitical Definition

Answer 11

referring to international relations, geography, and politics

Question 12

Narrative Definition

Answer 12

story or framework for understanding

Question 13

Symbolism Definition

Answer 13

images or visuals used to convey meaning

Question 14

Collective Memory Definition

Answer 14

the shared information, stories, and knowledge of a group of people who pass this on to future generations

Question 15

Historical Context Definition

Answer 15

the details that surround a particular occurrence or event

Question 16

Historiography Definition

Answer 16

the writing of history

Question 17

History Definition

Answer 17

the knowledge and study of the past

Question 18

Identity Definition

Answer 18

the image that people have of who they are, what they want, and what they believe

Question 19

Analysis Definition

Answer 19

an investigation of historical evidence to better understand the event as a whole as well as the implications for today

Question 20

Frame of Reference Definition

Answer 20

a collection of beliefs and viewpoints held by someone and used to create understanding and opinions of an event

Question 21

Point of View Definition

Answer 21

the author’s perceptions that influence the creation of a source

Question 22

Inquiry Definition

Answer 22

the process of conducting research of multiple and varied sources in order to answer a question

Question 23

Abolitionist Definition

Answer 23

a person who favors ending the practice of a particular institution, such as slavery

Question 24

Underground Railroad Definition

Answer 24

a secret system of routes, places, and people that escaped enslaved people from the South used to find safety in free states or Canada

Question 25

Cultural Trait Definition

Answer 25

characteristic or quality of a culture

Question 26

Diffuse Definition

Answer 26

to spread

Question 27

Diplomacy Definition

Answer 27

negotiations between nations

Question 28

Interact Definition

Answer 28

to come into contact

Question 29

Norm Definition

Answer 29

standard expectation or behavior

Question 30

Society Definition

Answer 30

a group of people that live together in the same geographical location and share the same culture

Question 31

Civil Disobedience Definition

Answer 31

a peaceful form of political protest

Question 32

Communism Definition

Answer 32

a political ideal based on the theories of Karl Marx believing in public ownership of property and that wages be more based on need than skill

Question 33

Democracy Definition

Answer 33

a government system based on personal freedoms and choosing leaders by voting

Question 34

Empire Definition

Answer 34

a system of government where there is one authority (individual or group) who rules over a large territory

Question 35

Picketing Definition

Answer 35

the act of protesting with signs outside places of work or government

Question 36

Infamy Definition

Answer 36

a condition of being well-known for something bad

Question 37

Interconnected Definition

Answer 37

having different parts connected to or related to each other

Question 38

Internment Camp Definition

Answer 38

a prison or facility to house political prisoners or enemies of war

Question 39

Market Definition

Answer 39

a place where two or more people buy and sell goods

Question 40

Modernize Definition

Answer 40

to make more modern in appearance, design, character; to update

Question 41

Samurai Definition

Answer 41

the military fighters who fought for a noble family who owned land

Question 42

Shogun Definition

Answer 42

a military leader

Question 43

Terrace Farming Definition

Answer 43

the flat planes of land that look like steps and are built into the sides of mountains for farming