Definitions and Dates (Timeline)
What year did WW2 begin?
(Between 1930 and 1940)
1939
What do historians use to study the past?
Primary evidence like books and photos
What are archaeologists?
Someone who studies the physical remains of the past and that digs up remains
How did Mungo Man die?
Arthritis
Where is Rome located in the world
Italy
What is a timeline?
A graphical representation of a period of time, on which important events are marked.
Where do historians normally work?
Museums and historical societies
What do archeologists mark their excavation sites with?
Little flags and ropes
When did they discover the Mungo Man's skeleton?
1974
When was rome founded
753 BC
When was Australia colonised by British explorers?
1788
What is the difference between archaeologists and historians?
Historians specialise in the analysis of the past whereas archaeologists study physical artefacts
What degree do you need at school to be an archaeologist?
degree at university with a major in archaeology,
How old is the Mungo Lady skeleton?
40,000 years old
How long did the Roman empire last?
~1000 years
What was the year that Stonehenge was discovered?
1620
Why do we need historians?
So we can observe and understand how ancient societies and people lived and behaved.
Where did the first Archaeologist dig?
Ancient Mesopotamia
What was the deadly sport that the romans played
Gladiators (Colosseum)
When was the first exoplanet discovered? What is its name?
1992
HD209458b
What are the different types of history?
Medieval history, modern history, Art history.
What were the first artifacts found by archaeologists?
They were Lomekwi stone tools
How was Mungo Man buried?
He was buried on his back with his hands crossed in his lap, and covered with red ochre.
What did roman rename the greek gods after
The 8 Planets