Map Skills
What type of map can you use for directions, road names, etc?
Road Map
What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?
Primary source = firsthand account
Secondary source = written AFTER the time period being studied
What is the time period called when the Earth was covered in Ice?
Ice Age
What does "Mesopotamia" translate to?
Between Two Rivers
True or false: Mrs. Boyd has a twin sister
True
Name the cardinal and intermediate directions
Intermediate: North-West, North-East, South-West, South-East
Define G.R.A.P.E.S
Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, Social Structure
What happened to Kennewick Man's remains after the legal battle between Native Americans and scientists?
His remains were reburied
What were 2 valuable crops in Mesopotamia?
Dates and Barley
What is Mrs Boyd's favorite drink (bonus 100 points for the exact kind)
Dr Pepper Zero
Name the imaginary line of LATITUDE that stretches across the center of the earth.
The Equator
What is the difference between an ethical issue and an argument?
Ethical issue = Emotion
Argument = Fact
How old was Kennewick Man when he died?
40(ish) years old
What two rivers surround Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates
What maps show show the type of natural resources and economic activity found in an area?
Economic/Resource Map
What does BC stand for?
Before Christ
How do historians believe early humans got from continent-to-continent during ancient times?
Land Bridges
What was the first written code of law called?
Hammurabi's Code
How many cats does Mrs Boyd have?
Two
What is the imaginary line of LONGITUDE that stretches across the center of the Earth?
Prime Meridian
Why is it important to view history from many different perspectives? Use the word "bias" and example from Nacirema in your answer.
Answers may vary:
Looking at history in a one-sided view can affect how you view a culture or time period("normal", "strange", etc) and puts bias into the study
During what Age did people begin settling down and farming?
Neolithic Age
What is the name of the king that turned Sumer into an empire?
Sargon
When is Mrs. Boyd's Birthday?
October 8