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My grandmother found a diary written by a daughter of a Civil War soldier dated from 1863-1865. She talked about what the war was like in New Orleans. Is that a primary document?
Yes
No
What is Paleontology?
the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.
the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities.
the science of the forms of life existing in former geologic periods, as represented by their fossils.
a handmade object, as a tool, or the remains of one, as a shard of pottery, characteristic of an earlier time or cultural stage.
What is Anthropology?
the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.
the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities.
the science of the forms of life existing in former geologic periods, as represented by their fossils.
a handmade object, as a tool, or the remains of one, as a shard of pottery, characteristic of an earlier time or cultural stage.
What is Archaeology?
the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.
the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities.
the science of the forms of life existing in former geologic periods, as represented by their fossils.
a handmade object, as a tool, or the remains of one, as a shard of pottery, characteristic of an earlier time or cultural stage.
What is an Artifact?
a handmade object, as a tool, or the remains of one, as a shard of pottery, characteristic of an earlier time or cultural stage.
any remains, impression, or trace of a living thing of a former geologic age, as a skeleton, footprint, etc.
the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group
a period of time known for particular events or developments
What is a Fossil?
a handmade object, as a tool, or the remains of one, as a shard of pottery, characteristic of an earlier time or cultural stage.
any remains, impression, or trace of a living thing of a former geologic age, as a skeleton, footprint, etc.
the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group
a period of time known for particular events or developments
What is Culture?
a handmade object, as a tool, or the remains of one, as a shard of pottery, characteristic of an earlier time or cultural stage.
any remains, impression, or trace of a living thing of a former geologic age, as a skeleton, footprint, etc.
the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group
a period of time known for particular events or developments
Which social media platform launched in 2010?
Youtube
Digging up mummies in Egypt is an example of...
Discovery
Archeology
Species
Paleontology
Historians divide the past into larger blocks of time known as...
fossils
decades
eras
periods
A document or written work created after an event
secondary source
evidence
point of view
primary source
How many years in a millennium
100
1000
10
many many years
How many years in a century
1000
10
a long period of time
100
At what year does BC/BCE change to AD/CE?
At year 0
At year 1
At year 100
At year 1,000
Chronological order can be described as
a long and distinct period of history.
a graphic representation of the passage of time as a line.
an arrangement of things following one thing after another in time
a second-hand account of an event created after the event.
1. Because the U.S. Declaration of Independence was signed in A.D. 1776, it would be classified as an event that occurred in
Prehistory
Ancient History
The Middle Ages
Modern History
1. Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
Your parent describing how Pilgrims came to America.
An interview with a soldier about what it was like in Iraq
A text book describing the civil rights movement
A text book describing the civil rights movement
A paleontologist looks for clues to the past by studying
ancient cultures
ancient literature
fossils
ancient ruins
What is History?
The study of people and events of the past
The study of artifacts and fossils of the past
The study of old stuff
The study of good versus evil of the past
