Unit 1 Review Flashcard

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In this passage, Thucydides emphasizes his use of what kind of source?

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primary

Answer explanation

Key words are “present myself” and “eyewitness.” Thucydides, considered by some to be the first historian, writes that he is very particular about his sources.  He relies on primary, first-hand, accounts of events.

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According to Thucydides, what makes his job as a historian more difficult?

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biases of eyewitness observers

Answer explanation

Key phrase is “different accounts of the same events.” Thucydides remarks that even an eye-witness, someone with first-hand experience to an event, may have a bias. This bias may color how the person reports the event.

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Which action best represents what a historian should do when considering primary source evidence about a historical event? Options: reject the use of eyewitness accounts, take into account different points of view, emphasize the importance of religious values, accept summaries written by journalists

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take into account different points of view

Answer explanation

A primary source is a first-hand account of an event. Although a primary source is valuable to an historian, the source’s audience and purpose must be considered. An historian must consider a source’s point of view when using its information. Point of view is influenced by the source’s time, place, audience, gender, purpose, occupation, and social status.

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These rules are designed to help historians determine the

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reliability of document information

Answer explanation

Key words are “skeptically,” “critically,” and “cross-checked.” The rules listed help determine the reliability of document information, to insure that a primary source is truly authentic. It needs to be read skeptically and critically. In addition, it must be cross-checked and compared with other known sources to validate its reliability.

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Which area of study focuses on the way societies answer these questions? Options: cartography, political science, physical anthropology, economics

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political science

Answer explanation

Key words are “government,” “citizenship,” and “power.” A political scientist would be interested in applying these questions to any society. A political scientist is interested in how governments work: who is in power, how they got there, and how they respond to the needs of the society.

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Which social science would most likely focus on the study of these topics from a spatial perspective?

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human geography

Answer explanation

Key words are “places,” “regions,” “population,” and “land use.” All three topics deal with people's treatment of the earth’s physical space, including land use and population density. A social scientist who focuses on human geography would study these topics.

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Using the information provided by this map, a valid conclusion that can be drawn about Indian Ocean trade networks is that they

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connected India to the Middle East and to East Africa

Answer explanation

Follow the arrows on the map carefully. The arrows and lines indicate that a great deal of trade took place throughout the Indian Ocean area. Trade does not hinder the growth of cities nor does it prevent contact between cultures. Trade DOES connect areas like India, the Middle East, and Africa.

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Based on this map, in which city did Hernan Cortes first encounter the Aztecs? Options: Santiago de Cuba, Tenochtitlán, Trujillo, Veracruz

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Veracruz

Answer explanation

Follow the direction of the route of Cortés. Note where the arrowed line begins. The map not only shows where Cortés traveled but also the order in which he traveled. Note the dates and the direction of the arrowed line. Cortés first landed in Cuba and then traveled to the mainland of Central America. The dark-shaded area of New Spain shows the Aztec Empire. According to the map, Veracruz is the first city in which Cortés encountered the Aztecs.

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Which type of map would be most useful in determining boundaries and capitals of countries?

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political

Answer explanation

You are looking for a type of map that will indicate man-made divisions and locations of cities. A political map would show the man-made features of an area, such as boundaries between nations and the locations of capital cities.

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Based on the information on this map, which location represents the easternmost spread of Buddhism from its starting point of expansion? Options: Korea, Japan, Yun-gang, Chang'an

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Japan

Answer explanation

Use the compass rose in the upper right-hand corner to get your cardinal directions. You also need to read the key well. Japan is at the end of the arrow that shows the direction of the spread of Buddhism. Korea served as a bridge from mainland Asia to Japan.