Lesson 1
What 3 social scientists did we learn about during this lesson? (section 1)
Historians
Archaeologists
Geographers
Why did some modern humans leave Africa? (section 2)
Africa's climate worsened, making much of the land uninhabitable and forcing some modern humans to migrate to the southern coast or outside of the continent in search of food and resources.
What does monotheism mean?
belief in one deity/god
What do Historians do? (section 1)
Historians record the past
Why were some people taxed by their rulers or monarchs? (section 3)
To pay for things such as bureaucracies, armies, irrigation works, and architecture.
What does polytheism mean?
belief in many deities/gods
What do Archaeologists do? (section 1)
Archaeologists study the past by examining objects, or artifacts, that people have left behind
Why did the pace of historical change in certain parts of the world begin to speed up? (section 3)
New inventions and ideas such as the wheel, written language, and mathematics led to more rapid historical change as populations grew and the world became more connected.
Which religion has the Bible?
Christianity
What do Geographers do? (section 1)
Geographers study the natural features of Earth, such as water, landforms, plants, and animals. They also look at human-made features, such as towns, roads, bridges, and dams.
What new innovations and inventions resulted from humans beginning to farm? (section 2)
Innovations and inventions included the herding of animals, smelting of metals, the plough, twisted rope, musical instruments, religious worship, and complex boats.
What is the holy text of Islam called?
The Qur'an
How are social scientists like detectives? (section 1)
Social scientists are like detectives because they examine clues, ask questions, make observations, and come up with theories about how humans came to be.
What are the 6 themes of world history? (section 1)
1. Human-Environment Interaction
2. Rise of Civilizations
3. Growth and Changes in Society
4. Development of Political Institutions and Ideas
5. Belief Systems
6. Interconnectedness of Societies
The Four Noble Truths are the basic teachings of which religion?
Buddhism