Americas/ United States
In what year did the Civil War begin?
1861
In what year did reformation begin in germany?
1517
Why should we study history?
We study history so we can understand what was important to people who lived in the past.
What is the first theme of geography?
Location
What is the first essential element?
The world in spatial terms
In what year did Columbus reach the Americas?
1492
In what year did the french revolution begin?
1789
What are the people who study history called?
Historians
What is the second theme of geography?
Place
What is the second essential element?
Places and Regions
In what year did the U.S enter world war 1?
1917
When was the forbidden city in Beijing, China built?
1421
What is a calendar?
A calendar is a system for breaking time into units.
What is the third theme of geography?
Human/Environment interaction
What is the third essential element?
Physical systems
In what year did the United States declare independence?
1776
In what year did japan allow entry of foreign ship?
1570
What is a timeline?
A timeline is a diagram that shows the order of events within a period of time.
What is the fourth theme of geography?
Movement
What is the fourth essential element?
Human systems
In what year was Jamestown established?
1607
In what year was the french colony at South Africa established?
1652
What is geography?
Geography is the study of earth and its people, Places, and natural surroundings, or environment.
What is the fifth theme of geography?
Region
What is the fifth essential element?
Environment and society