Unit 1: Ancient World History

Question 1

Era

Answer 1

A long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic.

Question 2

Archeology

Answer 2

The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

Question 3

Artifact

Answer 3

An object made by a human being, of historic interest.

Question 4

Paleontology

Answer 4

The branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants.

Question 5

Fossil

Answer 5

The remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form in rock.

Question 6

Anthropology

Answer 6

The study of human societies and cultures and their development, and, The study of human biological and physiological characteristics and their evolution

Question 7

Species

Answer 7

a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals

Question 8

Evidence

Answer 8

the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid

Question 9

Primary source

Answer 9

documents, images or artifacts that provide firsthand testimony or direct evidence concerning an historical topic under research investigation.

Question 10

Secondary source

Answer 10

one that was created later by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events or conditions you’re researching

Question 11

Point of view

Answer 11

the position from which something or someone is observed

Question 12

Bias

Answer 12

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

Question 13

Conclusion

Answer 13

a judgment or decision reached by reasoning

Question 14

Scholarly

Answer 14

involving or relating to serious academic study

Question 15

Credentials

Answer 15

qualification, achievement, personal quality, or aspect of a person’s background, typically when used to indicate that they are suitable for something