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

Which of the following is the BEST reason for studying history?

• to learn the DATES of important events

• to learn interesting facts about FAMOUS people

• to LEARN about ourselves and other people

• to hear stories about STRANGE things

Each of the following is a primary source EXCEPT:

• a photograph

• a diary

• an encyclopedia

The object with ancient writing that is shown in this photo is a

• primary source and resource

• primary source and artifact

• secondary source and resource

• secondary source and artifcat