What is history?
Why is studying the past important?
To understand the past and learn from it
This circular symbol on a map shows you which cardinal directions.
A compass rose
These two physical features-not rivers-surrounded and ancient Greek
Seas and islands
This geographical feature leaves rich soil that makes Egyptian farming possible
The Nile River
This river-not the Nile-is the physical feature most responsible for helping ancient China thrive
The Yellow River
These items help historian understand the past and how people lived long ago
artifacts
What is a difference between the historic and modern map?
The modern map has more transportation routes
What in ancient Greek culture do we still see in our communities today?
A) Common places to shop and workout
B) Theaters for entertainment
C) Playing sports and games
D) All of the above
D) all of the above
This Egyptian ruler was considered both a king and a god by the people
Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi had thousands of these life-sized clay figures buried with him to protect him in the afterlife
Terracotta Army
A soldier's letter home written during a war is this type of source, because the soldier was there.
A primary source
In which direction is the forest from the school?
Southeast
What natural boarders divided ancient Greece civilizations creating city-states?
What made it possible for the Egyptians grow crops and have plenty of food?
Why are Terracotta soldiers important to historians? (artifacts)
They give information about the Chinese Civilization
This type of source was created after an event by someone who did not experience it firsthand. For example, a textbook.
A secondary source
What does this map represent?
Geographical features
Athens developed this type of government that gave citizens a voice in making decisions -- still used in the United States today
Democracy
What was found inside King Tutankhamun's tomb
artifacts
How did the Chinese celebrate their culture and beliefs?
Festivals
Historians organize events from oldest to newest on this visual tool to show the order things happened.
A timeline
Map scale
How has ancient Greek medicine (doctors) helped our society today?
by creating the doctor's oath "do no harm"
This practice of preserving a body was rooted in the Egyptian belief that the soul needed to return to it in the afterlife
Mummification
What did daily life in Ancient China depend on?
Your social class