Intro Flashcards
What is history?
History is the study of past events, peoples and societies. It helps us understand how the world has changed over time by learning about important events, cultures and actions of people during different time periods.
Why is history important?
It helps us understand the present by studying past events that led to current circumstances and the world we currently live in.
It helps us analyze historical events and encourage critical thinking skills.
What does BC stand for?
Before Christ
What abbreviation stands for “the year of our lord”?
AD
How long is a decade?
Ten years
100 years is also referred to as
A century
What are the two sources of information?
Primary and secondary sources
What are considered primary sources of information?
The documents and artifacts that were created during the time period the events occurred. E.g documents, photographs, recordings etc.
What are secondary sources of information?
Documents or accounts of events created after the event occurred.
