Social Studies - Chapter 1 - Test 8/29/13 Flashcards
a period of 100 years
century
a period of 10 years
decade
a long period of time marked by a single cultural feature
age
a long period of time marked by great events, developments, or figures
era
very old, or from a long time ago
ancient
a word used to show that historians are not sure of an exact date; it means “about”
circa (or c.)
a term used to identify dates that occurred long ago, before the birth of Jesus Christ; “before Christ”
BC
a term used to identify dates that occurred after Jesus’s birth; it comes from a Latin phrase that means “in the year of our Lord”
AD
another way to refer to BC dates; it stands for “before the common era”
BCE
another way to refer to AD dates; it stands for “common era”
CE
a part or imprint of something that was once alive
fossil
objects created by and used by humans
artifacts
the study of the past
history
the knowledge, beliefs, customs, and values of a group of people
culture
the study of the past based on what people left behind
archaeology
ideas that people hold dear and try to live by
values
an account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event
primary source
information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event
secondary source
the study of the earth’s physical and cultural features
geography
the natural features of the land’s surface
landforms
the pattern of weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time
climate
includes all living and the nonliving things that affect life in an area
environment
characteristics
features
an area with one or more features that make it different from surrounding areas
region
materials found in the earth that people need and value
resources
compare and contrast
differentiate
unused
obsolete
internal conflict
a conflict between yourself, a group, or a country
farming
agriculture
making an animal useful
domestication
Who are Historians?
people who study history
What is the main concern of Historians?
human activity in the past
What are Historians interested in?
Historians are interested the how people lived their daily lives.
What is culture?
the knowledge, beliefs, customs, and values of a group of people
Name one thing about your culture.
Our culture celebrates the 4th of July.
What is archaeology?
Archaeology is the study of the past based on what people left behind.
Who are archaeologists?
People who explore places where people once lived, worked, or fought.
How are history and archaeology similar?
They both study the people and places of the past.
Without your own personal history you would not have an _________.
identity
What are values?
ideas that are important to people
What is one of your values?
having a close family
History teaches how cultures are similar & _________.
different
History also teaches about the ________ people have faced.
struggles
Name a struggle in a county today.
TO BE RESEARCHED
You are a culture that ________________________________________.
interacts with the outside world
What does it mean to allow other people to come into our country?
It means we represent freedom to all.
What else can you learn when studying history?
We can learn new things about different countries.
Name 3 things that history helps you do.
1.) Helps you develop mental skills.2.) Encourages you to ask important questions.3.) Promotes good decision making skills.
What are examples of primary sources?
1.) treaties2.) letters3.) diaries4.) laws5.) court documents6.) royal commands7.) audio or video recording of an event
What are examples of secondary sources?
1.) history textbooks2.) journal articles3.) encyclopedias
What are the 4 clues historians use to understand the past?
A. Primary source - an account of an even created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event
B. Secondary source - information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event
C. Artifact - objects created by and used by humans
D. Fossil - a part or imprint of something that was once alive
