World Civs Foundations Review

What is a period of 100 years called?

• Decade
• Century
• Millennium
• Epoch

BC stands for ______ ______. (Social Studies skill, p.4)

What is the definition of an ARTIFACT?

• A man-made object that has some kind of cultural significance
• A painting based on the real world.

• An object that is made by nature
• An object that is made by animals

Which of these events happened LAST?

• Victoria becomes queen, 1837.

• First World War, 1914.

• Birth of Ramasses II, 1302 BC

• Romans invade Britain, 55 BC

What is history?

• The study of the past

• The study of the future
• The study of present
• The study of geography

What do archaeologists do?

• Evaluate the actions of ancient people.

• Study human behavior

• Study ancient cultures through the artifacts they left behind.

• Study plants and animals.

What kind of source was made by people who experienced the event?

• Laser

• Primary

• Secondary

• Geographical

Why is it important to wear "history glasses" - to seek to understand what ancient people believed? (Choose the best answer.)

• It helps us avoid bias (judging based on today's values.)

• It helps us become like ancient people. (We can dress and act like them.)

• It improves our vision so that we can see in the dark.

• It eliminates the need to visit the eye doctor.

Which of these are SECONDARY sources?

• Your history textbook

• An arrowhead made by Indians

• An encyclopedia

• A journal entry

What is geography?

• The study of the past.

• The study of artifacts.

• The study of earth's physical and cultural features.

• The study of education.