Course & Disciplines
What ancient Greek word ending means "the study of"?
-logy (as in biology, geology, psychology)
What tool visually displays events on a line in chronological order with their dates?
Timeline
What is the name of the science that studies the origin of words?
Etymology
What is the general term for anything that happens?
Event
What tool found at the end of a book brings you explanations and definitions of key words?
Glossary
Math uses rules, numbers, and abstract patterns that you cannot touch. Which branch of science does it belong to?
Formal (or abstract) science
What do we call the method of organizing events in order from the earliest to the latest?
Chronological order (or chronology)
If "zoo" relates to animals, what is Zoology?
The study of animals.
What is the main difference between a historical event and a historic event?
A historical event is an important past event studied in history; a historic event is a major event with massive global impact that changed the course of history for world society.
What do we call the surrounding words in a sentence or paragraph that help you figure out a word's meaning?
Context
Which major branch of knowledge includes courses like Czech and English Language, art, and music?
Humanities
What kind of learning means returning to the same core ideas and learning them more deeply each time (like walking up a spiral staircase)?
Spiral learning
Which "-logy" discipline studies ancient things and past human life?
Archaeology
Name two types of reliable sources that historians use to document an event.
Written records (laws, diaries, letters, chronicles), visual sources (maps, photos, paintings, artifacts), or oral histories (recorded interviews, verified memories).
What is a "mental folder" in your brain that holds similar facts and events together so they are easier to compare?
Concept
Why is History classified as a Social Science rather than a Natural Science?
Because it focuses on people living together in societies (groups whose members are connected and influence one another).
What approach are we using when we look at the same past event using history, geography, and economics at the same time?
An interdisciplinary approach
What discipline studies the mind, thinking, and feelings?
Psychology
Why are novels, fairy tales, sci-fi cartoons, and video games NOT considered historical sources?
Because they are made-up fiction and cannot be used as reliable, verifiable evidence.
Give one reason why concepts need clear definitions in History.
Any one of the following:
1) So everyone means the same thing
2) So we can compare and contrast ideas
3) So we can argue about facts and check for understanding
Which discipline builds a bridge between natural science and social science by studying physical geography as well as human land use?
Geography
What is the ultimate goal of combining chronology, spiral learning, and an interdisciplinary approach?
To help students master big, complex ideas easily, including concepts that many adults still struggle with.
What does the Latin prefix "sub-" mean in words like subdiscipline, subterranean, or submarine?
Under, below, beneath, or lower rank
Why are social media posts generally NOT considered reliable historical sources by historians?
Because they often have unverified authors, dates, or context, making it impossible to confirm who wrote them or if the author actually witnessed the event.
How does the curriculum define domestication as a prehistoric concept, and how is it different from just keeping a pet?
Domestication means changing plants or animals over time so they depend on humans and become more useful to them, whereas keeping a pet does not change the species over time for human survival needs.