Social Studies words 8 23 21

Question 1

AD

Answer 1

Anna Domini, Latin for “in the year of our Lord” (refers to the dates after Jesus’s birth.

Question 2

BC

Answer 2

“Before Christ” refers to the years before the birth of Jesus.

Question 3

BCE

Answer 3

Before Common Era- the dates before year zero (after the birth of Jesus).

Question 4

CE

Answer 4

Common era- the dates after year zero. (after Jesus’b birth).

Question 5

Century

Answer 5

Period of 100 years.

Question 6

Civilization

Answer 6

The culture typical of a particular time or place.

Question 7

Climate

Answer 7

The weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time.

Question 8

Culture

Answer 8

The knowledge, beliefs, customs and values of a group of people.

Question 9

Custom

Answer 9

Repeated practice: tradition.

Question 10

Economy

Answer 10

The system in which people make and exchange goods and services.

Question 11

Era

Answer 11

Period of time.

Question 12

Geography

Answer 12

The study of the earths physical and cultural features.

Question 13

Physical Features

Answer 13

The features on the land’s surface, ,such as mountains and rivers.

Question 14

Politics

Answer 14

Government (activities and study of government).

Question 15

Region

Answer 15

area with one or more features that it different from surrounding areas.

Question 16

Resources

Answer 16

Materials found on the earth that people need and value.

Question 17

Society

Answer 17

Group of people who share common traditions.

Question 18

Trade

Answer 18

The exchange of goods or services.

Question 19

Primary Source

Answer 19

Historical documents, written accounts by a firsthand witness, or objects that have survived from the past.

Ex: letters, government documents, diaries, photographs, art objects, stamps, coins and clothing.