G6 - U4 - Ancient Civilizations

What is agriculture?

• the science or practice of farming

• the process of selling food to people

• the science of training horses to work

• a method for preparing and cooking food

What is archaeology?

• the study of the past by examining the parts of buildings and objects found in the ground

• the study of ancient fossils and dinosaur bones

• the study of ancient languages and scripts

• the recreation of historical battles

What is an artifact?

• an object that is made by a person, especially something of historical or cultural interest

• a piece of art created in modern times

• natural objects found on the beach

• A piece of important, true information about art

What is civilization?

• a state of human society that is very developed and organized

• any group of people living together

• a type of old building

• the latest trends in fashion and technology

What is culture?

• the customs and beliefs, art, way of life and social organization of a particular country or group

• the study of different modern languages

• music and dance traditions only

• the laws or rules of a country

What is a monument?

• a building or statue built to remind people of a famous person or event

• a famous natural feature, such as Mt. Everest or the Amazon rainforest

• any famous building in the world

• a famous painting or artwork in a famous gallery or museum

What is a primary source?

• an original document or object that was created during the time being studied, providing direct evidence about the past

• a collection of primary and secondary sources used to provide an overview of information, like encyclopedias and textbooks.

• a modern copy of a historical object

• something that discusses or analyzes primary sources, usually created after the time being studied, like articles, or documentaries.

What is a secondary source?

• an original document from the past

• a modern copy of a historical object

• something that discusses or analyzes primary sources, usually created after the time being studied, like articles, or documentaries.

• a copy of a letter or diary from ancient times.

What are specialized jobs?

• jobs that require specific skills or knowledge in a particular area, e.g., blacksmith, potter, carpenter

• jobs that were invented in modern times, such as computer scientist or airplane pilot

• jobs which do not require too much training

• jobs that can be done by different people

What is society?

• a particular community of people who share the same customs, laws, etc.

• a group of people living in the same house

• a large group of animals living together

• an online community of video game players