Unit 1 Tci Foundations of History

History refers to

• reconstructing the past.

• events in the past.

• stories we tell about the past.

The early days of archaeology had many problems due to...

• digging tools were not available

• professional standards were too strict

• unclear professional standards

• historians and archaeologists did not speak to each other

To the historian Arnold Toynbee, history means...

• storytelling

• reporting

• understanding

• investigation

How is history similar to economics, physics, or mathematics?

• History is an academic discipline

• History is not similar to any of these.

• History relies mostly on mathematical principles.

• History cannot be understood without all three.

An artifact is an example of what?

• public policy

• evidence

• inquiry

• narration

What might bias do to a historian's observations?

• create a more balanced narrative

• increase their reliability

• lead to greater understanding

• distort them

Some people describe history as

• an ongoing argument about the past.

• an exercise in coordinating points of view.

• a reminder to live in the moment.

• a way to predict the future.

Sometimes a good starting point for a compelling question may be

• a question not involving the topic.

• a question with a simple answer.

• a yes/no question.

• a conclusion.

Why do historians and scientists publish their findings in scholarly publications?

• It allows the public to better understand the information.

• It enables other scholars in their field to review their thinking, evidence, and conclusions.

• It helps libraries add to their collections.

• It ensures that the public has access to the latest information and findings.

Patterns of population, uses and abuses of power, and haves and have-nots are examples of

• key links between historical topics and events.

• key topics that summarize U.S. history.

• key themes that link historical topics

• key ideas that explain U.S. history.