Defining History
Sources & Methodology
Five Themes of Civilization
World Empires & Geography
World Religions & Christianity
100

History is defined as the study/inquiry of what happened in the past and this other main question.

Why it happened

100

 An autobiography, an actual aircraft, or a direct interview with an active soldier are all examples of this type of source.

Primary source

100

This theme is defined as the human response to God and His revelation.

Religion

100

The ancient Egyptian civilization developed along this specific river.

Nile River

100

Both Hinduism and Buddhism share a belief in this concept.

Reincarnation

200

This term describes a thing assumed beforehand.

 Presupposition

200

Records like Wikipedia articles or documentaries that explain or interpret primary accounts are this type of source.

Secondary source

200

This theme occurs when people have certain rights and responsibilities within a civilization.

Citizenship

200

One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Hanging Gardens, was located in this city.

Babylon

200

Prior to the introduction of Christianity and Islam, indigenous Africans followed this form of religion.

Animism

300

According to the textbook, when we forget what God has done, these two negative outcomes occur.

We forget who we are and lose our way

300

True or False: Artifacts are natural objects not made by people.

False (they are man-made objects)

300

This theme is defined simply as being treated rightly.

Justice

300

This major Greek philosopher taught that the ideal government was ruled by a few intelligent men.

Plato

300

This is considered the single most important geographic feature of Africa.

The Great Rift Valley

400

Ancient peoples without God’s revelation viewed history in this way due to observing natural cycles like seasons.

Cyclical

400

Accurate historical study primarily depends on this factor.

The best surviving evidence

400

In order for a civilization to grow and thrive, its leaders must possess this theme to provide order.

Power

400

Name the three major battles fought between Persia and Greece.

Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis

400

 Following the resurrection, Jesus appeared to this many people.

Over five hundred

500

This specific profession is what a historian is compared to in how they work.

A detective

500

 Name the four steps a historian follows when conducting historical inquiry in order.

 1. Examine primary sources, 2. Study secondary sources, 3. Evaluate collected material, 4. Write the story (the what and why)

500

This theme refers to the particular geographical location where every civilization is placed.

Environment

500

Rome fought Carthage in these three famous wars, and this was the main overland trade route between China and the rest of the world.

The Punic Wars and the Silk Road

500

 According to Christian historical belief, God's ultimate goal in history is this.

To glorify Himself through redeeming people

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