Historical Thinking
Asking "Who created this source, when and why?" uses this skill
Sourcing
Citizens vote for leaders or laws in this type of government
Democracy
Families continue jobs and practices passed down for generations in this economy.
Traditional economy
Customs and celebrations passed down over time are called these
Traditions
The movement of people from one place to another
Migration
Reading carefully for the exact words and details in a source uses this skill
Close reading
A small, powerful group rules in this type of government
Oligarchy
The government makes most production decisions in this economy.
Command economy
A group's ideas about what matters most are its
Values
War that drives people from home
Push factor
Considering what was happening at the time a source was made uses this skill
Contextualization
Religious leaders or religious law guide this government
Theocracy
Businesses and consumers make most buying and selling decisions in this economy
Market economy
Families, roles, and social groups are part of this element of culture
Social structures
Safety and job opportunities that attract people are these kinds of factors
Pull factors
Comparing two accounts to see where they agree or disagree uses this skill
Corroboration
A king or queen inherits nearly total power in this government
Absolute monarchy
Private shops operate, while the government also regulates business
Mixed economy
Rules, leadership, and power are part of this element of culture
Politics
The spread of customs, ideas or goods between cultures is called this
Cultural diffusion
Two witnesses disagree. Name one useful step a historian should take before making a claim.
Check their sources and context, compare details or look for additional evidence
What key detail distinguishes an absolute monarchy from a dictatorship?
Absolute monarchs always INHERIT power; dictators do not need to inherit power
Explain why private businesses and government food safety rules point to a mixed economy
Name two different elements of culture shown by a holiday celebrated with a sacred ceremony and a traditional meal.
Religions and tradition
A migration family introduces a food to a new community. Explain how this could change the community over time.
Neighbors may begin making or adapting the food, spreading part of the family's culture