unit 1 Flashcards
prehistory
what does B.C.E mean?
before common era (before the birth of Jesus)
what does C.E mean?
common era (after the birth of Jesus)
what does era mean?
blocks of time also known as “periods”
what does c. or circa mean?
“about”
how long is a decade?
10 years
how long is a century?
100 years
what is archaeology?
the study of human history through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and human remains
what does excavation mean?
to dig up
what are fossils?
the remains of a living being
what are artifacts?
a man made object used to understand the past
what is a historian?
a person who studies history.
how many types of evidence are there and what are they?
two, primary and secondary
what is a primary source?
they are first-hand pieces of evidence from people who saw or experienced the events described.
what is a secondary source?
they are created by people who were not part of the historical event.
what are examples of primary sources?
letter and diary
what are examples of secondary sources?
textbook and essay