Pre-History & General Historical Terms

Question 1

Primary Source

Answer 1

Written by a witness who was present during the event or time period.

Question 2

Secondary Source

Answer 2

Written by someone who did research and was NOT present during the event or period.

Question 3

Why do civilizations settle near water? (3 points)

Answer 3

1. Rivers make fertile soil
2. Irrigation
3. Drinking/ cleaning

Question 4

Topographic map

Answer 4

Shows geographic features

Question 5

Terrace Farming

Answer 5

Making “steps” that are flat into hillsides in order to farm. This is an indication of an advanced society.

Question 6

Archeologist

Answer 6

Researches & digs for historical evidence

Question 7

Latitude & Longitutude

Answer 7

Shows location in the world
Latitude- left to right (“Lat is flat”)
Longitude- up & down

Question 8

Desertification

Answer 8

Land erodes & becomes “desert- like”

Question 9

Peninsula

Answer 9

Land surrounded by water on THREE sides only

Question 10

Traditional Economies

Answer 10

Bartering System (trade without money”

Question 11

Cultural Diffusion

Answer 11

The blending of culture between two countries as a result of trading and or interaction

Question 12

First Civilization

Answer 12

Great Rift Valley (Africa) found by Louis and Mary Leakey, found first human named Lucy

Question 13

Geography

Answer 13

the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries.

Question 14

Economics

Answer 14

The branch of knowledge concerned with the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.