Study of Human Societies and the Past

Who studies the past by examining artifacts and ancient sites?

• Historians

• Geographers

• Archeologists

• Anthropologists

Which group of people focuses on the study of human societies and cultures?

• Geographers

• Anthropologists

• Historians

• Archeologists

What type of map shows the physical features of an area?

• Climate Maps

• Topographical Maps

• Scale Maps

• Date Abbreviations

Which of the following is a type of timeline?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Nonlinear

• Climate

What do all of these tools have in common?

• They are all used for navigation.

• They are all used for studying the past.

• They are all used for cooking.

• They are all used for sports.

What do archaeologists study to learn about past human life?

• Stars and planets

• Buildings, tools, art, and jewelry

• Weather patterns

• Modern technology

What is the purpose of starting with a good question in research?

• To make the research easier

• To guide the research

• To finish the research quickly

• To avoid gathering information

What is the purpose of drawing conclusions in the research process?

• To gather more data

• To develop an informed perspective

• To ignore previous research

• To create a hypothesis

What are fossils?

• Remains or traces of plants or animals from the past

• Modern-day plants and animals

• Rocks formed by volcanic activity

• Tools used by ancient humans

What was the purpose of creating wampum belts when treaties were signed?

• To decorate homes

• To symbolize important agreements

• To trade for goods

• To wear as jewelry