Periods of Time
a period of 10 years
Decade
a term used to identify dates that occurred long ago, before the birth of Jesus Christ
BC
a part or an imprint of something that was once alive.
fossil
the study of the earth's physical and cultural features
Geography
a period of 100 years
Century
a term used to identify dates that occurred after Jesus' birth. Latin phrase: "in the year of our Lord"
AD
objects created by and used by humans
artifacts
the natural features of the land's surface. Examples include: mountains, valleys, and plains.
landforms
a period of 1,000 years
Millennium
another way to refer to BC dates; it stands for "before the common era"
BCE
the study of the past
History
the pattern of weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time.
climate
from a time before people recorded history
Prehistoric
another way to refer to AD dates; it stands for "common era"
CE
the study of the past based on what people left behind
archaeology
the two main branches of geography
physical geography & human geography
old, or from a long time ago
Ancient
a word used to show that historians are not sure of an exact date; it means "about"
circa or c.
the knowledge, beliefs, customs, and values of a group of people
culture
materials found in the earth that people need and value
resources