Midterm Flashcards
define history
a record of the course of human events
explain why we study history
tells a lot about human behavior
investigate past bc of interest in present
we are who we are bc of the past. our personal past experiences help determine who we are and how we act
the study of people, their environment, and resources
geography
_____ influences people’s behavior which becomes _____
geography
history
not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice; based on facts; unbiased
objective
to cause partiality or favoritism in a person; influence
bias
can there be an objective history
no, always tainted with someone’s bias
the way you see something
perspective
can perspective be wrong?
if it deprives people of life, liberty, or property
characteristics of a major event
scope of impact
long lasting
improve life?
_____ comes from major events
change
what are the three athenian leaders?
solon
cleisthenes
pericles
why was pericles’ form of democracy not real?
it didn’t include women and slaves
which ancient civilization is a base for the structure of the us govt today
roman republic - same branches of govt
democracy gives _____ to the people
rights
_______ is powerful bc its society’s expression of what they feel is important
written law
why would people risk their lives for democracy?
people want a say it doesn't discriminate keeps govt from abusing its power keep a good system in place for future generations better life
why was the renaissance a big deal in history
it made lasting changes of old ideas
why did the europeans set sail
religion, money (main reason), and advances in technology
what religion was desired to be spread
Christianity
a vessel that was sturdier and could sail against the wind
caravel
triangle sails adopted from whom
arabs
who perfected the astrolabe
muslims
what is an astrolabe
a brass circle with rings marks off in degrees to calculate latitude or longitude with the stars