Ch. 1 Vocabulary FlashCards

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The study of the past.

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HISTORY

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A span of years that might be named for a particular trend or pattern of events.

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ERA

Front

A time span lasting 100 years is called a ________.

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Century

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A time span lasting 10 years is called a ________.

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Decade

Front

What does Relative Chronology tell us?

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Tells 'when something took place' in relation to other events.

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Absolute Chronology

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Assigns a specific date to an event or time period.

Front

What is a primary source?

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A document or an object written or created during the time of an event.

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What is a secondary source?

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A document or an object that analyzes a primary source.

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Bias

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A preference that prevents fair judgement.

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Landforms

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A natural feature of the land.