Global History & Geography II Regents Vocab

What are historical circumstances or context?

• The social, political, cultural, economic, and environmental situations that lead to an event or idea.

• The technological advancements of a specific era.

• The geographical features of a region.

• The personal opinions of historical figures.

What does "Geographic Context" refer to in historical studies?

• The time period of an event

• The location and reasons for a historical event

• The people involved in an event

• The outcome of an event

What does the term "cause" refer to?

• Something that contributes to the occurrence of an event

• A result of an action

• A random event

• An unrelated factor

What does the term "effect" refer to?

• The cause of an event

• The process of an event

• The consequence of an event

• The beginning of an event

What is the definition of "audience" in the context of a document or source?

• The group for whom a given document or source was produced or intended

• The author of the document

• The publisher of the document

• The editor of the document

What is the definition of bias?

• Fair treatment of all parties

• Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another

• Complete neutrality in all situations

• Equal representation of all viewpoints

What does "Point of View" refer to in a document?

• The author's opinion or perspective influenced by personal circumstances

• The factual information presented in a document

• The historical context of a document

• The grammatical structure of a document

What is the purpose of a record, document, or source?

• To entertain the audience

• To provide a reason for its production

• To confuse the reader

• To sell a product

What is a turning point?

• A minor event with little impact

• A major event, idea, or historical development that brings about significant change

• A routine occurrence in daily life

• A small adjustment in a plan

What is an enduring issue?

• A temporary problem that is quickly resolved

• A challenge or problem that has been debated or discussed across time

• A new issue that has just emerged

• A minor inconvenience that is easily ignored