Studying History

What is "history"?

• Artifacts discovered by archaeologists

• The study of the past

• Religious stories

• Old movies

Which is NOT a good reason to study history?

• To change others' opinions

• To learn about other cultures

• To understand current events

• To problem solve

What is culture?

• A political view

• a man made item

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

• remains of something that once lived

What is archaeology?

• The study of the past by examining artifacts and fossils.

• Reading history books

• Studying dinosaurs

• The study of the past by examining textbooks

What is a fossil?

• A manmade item

• A tool from ancient times

• Physical remains of something that was once alive

• An ancient text

What is an artifact?

• A dinosaur bone

• The physical remains of something that was once alive

• A preserved leaf

• A manmade object of historical interest

Fossil or Artifact?

• Fossil

• Artifact

Fossil or artifact?

• Fossil

• Artifact

What is a primary source?

• An account or evidence from somebody who learned a lot about the event

• Secondhand information

• An account or event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event

• A textbook

What is a secondary source?

• An account or evidence from the time period being studied

• information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event

• The Declaration of Independence

• A Biography