SOCSCI Flashcards
History came from a Greek
word “_” which
means, “
Historia , finding out or
narrative”
A study of the events of the
past, how and why they
happened, as well as what
happened as a result
A branch of knowledge
that records and explains
past events
A chronological record of
significant events (as
affecting a nation or
institution) often including
an explanation of their
causes.
History
WHY STUDY HISTORY?
History Helps Us Understand our World
History Give Us Identity
History Helps Us Understand People
Those That Study and Understand History
Become Good Citizens
the process of critically examining and
analyzing the records and survivals of the past
Historical Method:
A person who uses artifacts to study ancient civilizations
Archeologists,
can be helpful in tracing historical evolutions by
studying language and the changes that it undergone
Linguists
help study in the past through analyzing
genetic and DNA patterns of human societies.
scientist
are those sources
produced at the same time as the event,
period, or subject being studied.
These sources were present during an experience
or time period and offer an inside view of a
particular event.
Primary sources
Letters, diaries,
newspapers, books, government records,
archival documents, census…
Written record
Stories, music, speeches…
Oral record
Photographs, artwork, TV…
Visual record
–Things left behind (buildings,
clothing, pottery, memorabilia…)
Artifacts
These sources are one or more steps removed
from the event.may have pictures, quotes or
graphics of primary sources in them.
SECONDARY SOURCES
IDENTIFYING PRIMARY SOURCES
The journey towards finding primary sources
usually begins with looking at secondary sources.
• At the back of a book or end
of an article or webpage, you
may find a bibliography
which cites other sources,
including primary ones that
the author used.
