Social Studies: Early Humans And Societies Flashcards
What is history?
The study of the past
What are historians’ main concern?
Human activity in the past
What is Prehistory?
The time of life before the invention of writing
Why do historians study the past?
To learn about their ancestor’s culture
What is culture?
The knowledge, beliefs, customs, and values of a group of people
What are the 2 types of historical sources?
Primary sources and Secondary sources
What is a Primary source?
An account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event
What is a Secondary source?
Information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness the event
What are landforms and climate a part of?
The environment
What is the environment?
All of the living and nonliving things that affect life in a certain area
Is climate the same as weather?
No
What is climate?
The pattern of weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time
What are landforms?
The natural features of the land’s surface
