History and Archaeology Terms

Chronological order

• The arrangement of events by their order of occurrence.

• A method of organizing information alphabetically.

• A technique for summarizing information.

• A way to categorize events based on their importance.

Artifact

• An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

• A natural object found in nature, such as a rock or a tree.

• A digital file created for online use, like a PDF or a JPEG.

• A piece of art created by a famous artist, such as a painting or sculpture.

Secondary Source

• A source of information that was written or produced after the time period being studied

• A firsthand account of an event

• A primary document from the time period

• A fictional representation of historical events

Archaeology

• The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

• The study of ancient languages and their evolution over time.

• The exploration of celestial bodies and their physical characteristics.

• The examination of historical documents and texts to understand past events.

Primary source

• An artefact, document, recording, or other source of information that was created during the time period being studied.

• A secondary interpretation of historical events.

• A fictional account of a historical event.

• A modern analysis of past events.

Opinion

• A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty.

• A universally accepted fact that is proven through research.

• A statement that can be verified through empirical evidence.

• A conclusion drawn from logical reasoning and analysis.

Timeline

• A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events.

• A method for organizing data in a spreadsheet.

• A type of chart used for statistical analysis.

• A visual representation of a geographical area.

Excavation

• The process of digging up the remains of the past.

• A method of constructing buildings underground.

• The study of ancient artifacts in museums.

• A technique used in modern agriculture.

BCE

• Before Common Era, a non-religious alternative to BC (Before Christ).

• Before Current Era, a term used in modern calendars.

• Before Christian Era, a term used in religious contexts.

• Before Cultural Era, a term used in historical studies.

Fact

• A statement that can be proven to be true or false.

• An opinion that varies from person to person.

• A belief that is widely accepted without proof.

• A hypothesis that requires testing.