Prehistory

What is prehistory?

• The time when written records began

• The time before written records

• The time after written records

• When time is recorded through written records

What is archaeology?

• The study of the future

• The study of the past

• The study of fossils

• The study of artifacts

What is anthropology?

• The study of human culture

• The study of fossils

• The study of jewelry

• The study of clothing

What is an artifact?

• The remains of animal life

• An object made by animals

• An object made by humans

• The remains of plant life

What is a primary source?

• Textbooks, biographies etc.

• Evidence from the past

• Evidence created by someone who did NOT see/experience event

• Evidence created by someone who saw/experienced event

What is culture?

• The collection of learned human behavior

• The collection of primary and secondary sources

• The study of human culture over time

• The time before written records

The U.S. Constitution is a:

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

An encyclopedia is a:

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

President Lincoln’s “Four Score” speech is a:

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

A dollar bill is a:

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source