Uncovering the Past

The study of the past.

• History

• Culture

• Archaeology

• Fossil

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

• History

• Culture

• Archaeology

• Fossil

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

• History

• Culture

• Archaeology

• Fossil

A part or imprint of something that was once alive (like bones or footprints).

• History

• Culture

• Archaeology

• Fossil

Objects created by and used by humans.

• Artifacts

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

• History

An account of an event created by someone who witnessed the actual event.

• Artifacts

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

• History

Information gathered by someone who did not take part in an event.

• Artifacts

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

• History

The study of places and people.

• Geography

• Physical Geography

• Human Geography

The study of the earth's land and features.

• Geography

• Physical Geography

• Human Geography

The study of people and places they live.

• Geography

• Physical Geography

• Human Geography