WorksheetsHotchkiss 8th grade Social Studies Key Terms
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
enduring influence
short-term effects; impact can be seen immediately
long-term effects; impact can be seen many years, decades, or centuries later
effects that are temporary and fade quickly
influence that is only relevant in the present
economic
the system in a country that involves making, buying, and selling goods
a type of government that controls all resources
a method of measuring a country's wealth
the study of how people use resources
tradition
values and beliefs passed down from generation to generation
modern practices that change over time
individual preferences and choices
temporary customs that are not widely accepted
geography
relating to the natural features and characteristics of a region
the study of historical events and their impact
the analysis of economic systems and their structures
the examination of social behaviors and cultural practices
perspective
point of view from which a source describes historical events
a specific angle of vision in photography
a method of analyzing data in research
a philosophical approach to understanding reality
source
a book, article, person, or other resource consulted for information
a type of software used for data analysis
a method of collecting qualitative data
a statistical technique for hypothesis testing
chronology
arranging time into periods and determining the dates and historical order of past events
a method of predicting future events based on past occurrences
the study of ancient artifacts and their significance
a system for organizing books and literature by genre
environment
the natural world, as a whole or in a particular geographical area, especially as affected by human activity
a place where people live and work
a system of laws governing human behavior
the study of living organisms and their interactions
technology
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
the study of ancient artifacts and their uses
any way of putting knowledge to practical use to make something or solve a problem
the process of creating art and design
migration
human movement from one place to another
the process of settling in a new country
the seasonal movement of animals
the act of moving to a different city for work
unintended consequences
the expected and planned results of a decision or action
the unexpected and unplanned results of a decision or action
the deliberate outcomes of a decision or action
the consequences that are always positive
trade
buying, selling, or exchanging goods within a country or between countries
a method of communication between nations
the act of creating new products
a type of financial investment
history
study of past events in human affairs
analysis of future trends
examination of current events
collection of historical artifacts
specialization
people or regions focus on producing only selected goods or services
a method of increasing the variety of goods produced
a strategy to reduce production costs by outsourcing
the process of improving product quality through innovation
government
a system of rules (laws) followed by people and enforced by leaders
a type of economic system where goods are distributed equally
a form of entertainment involving performances and shows
a method of communication between different cultures
culture
people's learned behaviors and ways of life, including their language, beliefs, customs, and practices
the biological characteristics that define a species
the economic systems and structures of a society
the geographical features that influence human settlement
cause and effect
A relationship where one event is the result of another.
A method of organizing information in a linear format.
A type of scientific experiment to test hypotheses.
A way to summarize a text or article.
verify
to establish the truth or accuracy of; confirm with evidence
to create a false impression
to ignore or overlook evidence
to make a guess without proof
diffusion
spread of people, ideas, technology, and products among places
a process of separating substances in a mixture
the act of moving from one place to another
a method of communication between cultures
social structure
a pattern of organized relationships among groups of people within a society
a random arrangement of individuals in a community
a hierarchy of power without any social connections
a collection of unrelated social events
