Primary vs. Secondary
A historian finds a clay tablet with a poem from ancient Mesopotamian priestess Enheduanna. Is this a primary source or a secondary source?
Primary
Historians study clay pots from different regions of ancient India to see how much time cities spent refining their clay. This tells historians about how developed different cities were. This is an example of which tool historians use?
Archaeology
Geography is the study of the _________ of _________.
The why of where
Where did the first humans originate?
Africa
Which Egyptian god, according to legend, invented writing?
Thoth
A historian wants to know more about ancient Greek burial customs, so he goes to the library to find an article written by archaeologists. Is this a primary source or a secondary source?
Secondary
An ancient Greek writer documented what happened in a war between Athens and Sparta and how different villages felt about it. This tells historians about the resources ancient Greece had and what their culture valued. This is an example of which tool historians use?
Formal History
______________ Geography is the study of land, including bodies of water, mountains, and forests.
Physical
Why did humans migrate to cover the earth?
As population grew, humans needed more resources
What contributed to the breakdown of the Old Kingdom and the start of the Intermediate Period?
Famine
A map from ancient China shows the location of major cities. What type of source is this?
Primary
A mosaic in Babylon is studied for its colors, materials, and what tools were used to build it. This tells historians about the resources ancient Babylon had and what the city valued. This is an example of which tool historians use?
Artwork
______________ Geography is the study of culture, beliefs, language, and customs all around the world.
Human
How did humans’ food sources change in the Neolithic Era?
Before, humans were hunter-gatherers; after, they were farmers
What type of natural landmark (other than the Nile) did Egypt rely on for its trade routes?
Oases
A map of the Ancient Indus River was created in 2021 using information from historians. What type of source is this?
Secondary
A journal entry from a soldier during an ancient battle is found. What type of tool is this?
Preserved writing
______________ Geography is the study of different laws and governments around the world.
Political
What quality in early man likely allowed humans to spread across the globe?
Adaptability
Who reunited Upper and Lower Egypt during the Middle Kingdom?
Mentuhotep
What do both types of sources provide?
Valuable information and context
Historians are trying to analyzing a famous fable from Ancient Egypt, which has been retold many times. What type of tool is this?
Literature
Why is it important to study geography and history together?
Location determines resources, which affects peoples’ choices and culture
We have learned about three out of the four River Valley Civilizations this quarter. Which three have we learned about?
Nile River, Indus River, Yellow River
Which Egyptian institution managed the economy by collecting taxes, distributing food, etc?
The temple