Ch. 1 Voc. TEST

What is the study of the past called?

• Geography

• History

• Biology

• Chemistry

What term describes a span of years that might be named for a particular trend or pattern of events?

• Century

• Decade

• Era

• Millennium

What is the term for a time span lasting 100 years?

• Decade

• Century

• Millennium

• Year

What is the term for a time span lasting 10 years?

• Century

• Year

• Decade

• Millennium

What does relative chronology tell us?

• When something took place in relation to other events.

• The exact date of an event.

• The location of an event.

• The cause of an event.

What is the purpose of absolute chronology?

• To assign a specific date to an event or time period.

• To compare events to each other.

• To determine the location of an event.

• To explain why an event happened.

What does the term "Predict" mean?

• To tell what might happen in the future.

• To describe past events.

• To explain current situations.

• To ignore future possibilities.

What is the definition of "Phenomena"?

• An event that can be observed.

• A theory that is unproven.

• A fictional story.

• A mathematical equation.

What is a primary source?

• A document or an object written or created during the time of an event.

• A document or an object that analyzes a primary source.

• A fictional story about an event.

• A modern interpretation of an ancient text.

What is a secondary source?

• A document or an object written or created during the time of an event.

• A document or an object that analyzes a primary source.

• A firsthand account of an event.

• An artifact from the time of the event.