The Historian Flashcards
what is history
the study of the past
what is a source
something that gives us information or evidence about a person, place or thing in the past
what is prehistory
the period of time before writing was used
what is archaeology
the study of remains left by people in the past
what is historical consciousness
being able to place ourselves in past human experience, linking the past,present and future
what is a historian
someone who is an expert in or a student of history
what is an archaeologist
a person who investigates places and objects left by people in the past
what is cross checking
when more than one source is used to make sure that information is correct
what is an archive
a place that catalogues and stores a collection of written and other sources e.g. the National Archives or Ireland in Dublin
what is a museum
a place that collects and displays objects for public education and appreciation e.g. The National Museum in Dublin
what is a primary source
a source from the time of the event; a first hand account of what happened
what is a secondary source
a source from a later date, after the time of the event
give some examples of
primary sources
diaries, letters, newspapers, maps
give some examples of secondary sources
podcasts, documentaries, websites, movies
what is an artefact
any human made object
