Studying History 1.1

The study of the past

• history
• archaeology
• geography
• fossil

The knowledge, beliefs, customs and values of a group of people.

• actions and beliefs
• culture
• resources
• history

The study of the past, based on what people left behind

• archaeology
• geography
• history
• resources

People who study history

• Historian
• Geologist
• Archaeologist
• Doctor

To learn about the past, they examine artifacts and the places where the artifacts were found

• historian
• archaeologists
• geologist
• doctor

History helps us to understand these about people

• actions and beliefs
• primary source
• secondary source
• fossil

Which of these sources would an archaeologist likely find most interesting?

• letters
• diaries
• stone ax
• speeches

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of studying history?

• learning about other cultures
• developing decision-making skills
• learning from other people's experiences
• getting better in math

A historian's work includes all the following except

• turning ancient discoveries into modern technology.
• teaching and learning about culture and identity.
• studying and interpreting history.
• making predictions about the future based on the past.

Which part of an old newspaper might tell the most about culture and a society?

• the weather map
• the crossword puzzle
• the advertisements
• the front page