TEXAS History Ch. 1 Summary

What is the purpose of studying history?

• To predict future events

• To understand how our world works today

• To create new historical events

• To change past events

How do historians organize time periods?

• By using random dates

• By using personal opinions

• By using eras, centuries, and decades

• By using future predictions

What is an era?

• A span of 10 years

• A span of 100 years

• A span of years noted for its events, people, or other characteristics

• A single year

Who created the Gregorian calendar?

• Julius Caesar

• Pope Gregory XIII

• King Henry VIII

• Albert Einstein

What is a primary source?

• A document created after an event

• An original record or object created at the time of an event

• A fictional story about an event

• A modern interpretation of an event

What is a secondary source?

• A document created after an event by someone who was not present

• An original record of an event

• A prediction of a future event

• A fictional account of an event

Why is it important to understand a person’s background when studying history?

• To predict their future actions

• To understand their point of view about an event

• To change their historical impact

• To ignore their contributions

What is a globe?

• A flat representation of Earth

• A spherical representation of Earth

• A fictional map of Earth

• A digital map of Earth

What is the purpose of a thematic map?

• To show physical features

• To display political boundaries

• To show information on a specific subject

• To depict weather patterns

What is a citizen entitled to?

• Free travel

• Protections of the country

• Unlimited resources

• Diplomatic immunity