How Historians Reconstruct the Past Flashcards
what is archaeology?
the study of humans by excavating and studying physical evidence from the past.
what do archeology rely on?
artifacts
fossils
ruins
what is anthropology?
the study of humans and human culture.
what does anthropology rely on?
beliefs
values
culture
what are artifacts, fossils, and ruins?
artifacts- objects made by humans
fossils- a petrified or imprinted remains of a living organism
ruins- remains of a man made structure
what are beliefs, values, and culture?
beliefs- ideas people hold to be true
values- what people think is right, wrong, good, or bad
culture- a way of life shared by a group of people
what is history?
the record of past human events.
what is a primary source?
a record of a historical event, by someone who took part in or observed and event.
what is a secondary source?
a record of a historical event after the event by someone who was not accustomed there but who relied on a primary source.
what are some examples or silent remains?
fossils, ruins, and artifacts.
what is prehistory?
history before writing was invented.
who invented writing?
sumerains
what are some examples or oral history?
stories, customs, and songs passed down from one generation to the next.
