Civilization and Historical Analysis

The social scientist who studies artifacts:

• archaeologist
• historian
• sociologist
• anthropologist

What does a historian use to study the past?

• Written documents, such as journals and writings

• Historical novels and fiction
• Personal diaries and journals only
• Modern technology and software tools

What is the Human-Environment Interaction theme of history?

• It analyzes the economic systems without considering environmental factors.
• It focuses solely on the political history of nations.
• The Human-Environment Interaction theme of history focuses on the relationships and effects between humans and their environment.
• It examines only the technological advancements of humans.

As civilizations grew, they became what?

• Simple hunter-gatherer groups
• Isolated communities
• More complex societies or civilizations.--like city states and Empires

• Less organized tribes

What does the term artifact mean?

• An object made or used by humans, often of cultural or historical significance.
• A natural formation found in geological sites.
• A type of modern technology used in computing.
• A historical document written by ancient civilizations.

What does a geographer do?

• A geographer studies the Earth's landforms: natural and man-made

• A geographer is primarily a historian.
• A geographer focuses solely on climate change.
• A geographer studies animal behavior.

How many themes of history are there?

• Seven
• Ten
• Three
• Six

What is one example of a trade route that was mentioned?

• Silk Road
• Incense Route
• Trans-Saharan Route
• Spice Route

What helped spread religion, goods and ideas around the world?

• Political treaties
• Trade routes
• Cultural festivals
• Religious texts