The Historian ⏳ Flashcards
Secondary source
Information or evidence that comes from a later date
Examples:textbook,biography,Internet,TV & films
Primary source?
Primary sources are taken directly from the past
Examples:talking to someone who witnessed the event,diary,letter & newspapers
What is a biography?
The story of a persons life written by another person
What is an Autobiography?
An account of a persons life written by the actual person
What is census?
An official count or survey especially of a population.
What does bias mean?
The story would favor one side to another
What does propaganda mean?
The story would try to influence people’s opinions
What is a manuscript?
A piece of in formation written by hand
How long is a decade?
10 years
How long is a century?
100 years
How long is a millennium?
1,000 years
What does archive mean?
A collection of historical documents or records
What is a historian?
A historian is someone who studies events from the past
What is prehistory?
Prehistory is the time before things were written down (stone age)
What is archaeology?
The study of human history and prehistory
