SS Vocab Ch1 section1 Flashcards #1

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Artifact

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An object made by humans, often found in historical sites

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What is a clue in the context of history?

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An object or information that helps solve a mystery or understand the past

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What is a civilization?

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A group of people living in the same area over time, with organized government, religion, and culture along river valleys

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What does economics study?

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The study of how people use resources to meet their needs and wants; What to produce, how to produce, whom to produce

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What is geography?

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The study of the earth and its features

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Who is a historian?

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A scholar who study and write about the past
-examine primary & secondary sources

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What is a primary source?

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A first-hand account or object from the past, such as a personal letter or diary.

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What is a secondary source?

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An account created after the event by someone who did not experience it first-hand; examples include newspapers, textbooks, biographies.

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What is the study of past people and cultures through their material remains (artifacts) called?

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Archaeology

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What are the skills and tools people use to meet their needs and wants called?

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Technology