Map & Geography Masters
What are the four main directions on a compass rose?
North, South, East, West
What is a large, organized community with a government, economy, and culture?
A civilization
What type of source was created during the time being studied?
A primary source
What is the arrangement of events in the order that they happened?
Chronology
What is the reason an event happens called
A cause
What imaginary line divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
What development allowed people to settle permanently instead of constantly searching for food?
Agriculture or a stable food supply
Is a modern history textbook a primary or secondary source?
A secondary source
What tool displays events in chronological order?
A timeline
What is a result or consequence of an event called?
An Effect
Which type of map shows landforms and bodies of water?
Physical Map
What characteristic of civilization includes jobs such as priests, soldiers, builders, and merchants?
Specialized labor
: What do historians call an object made or used by people in the past?
An artifact
: Which happened earlier: 500 BCE or 200 BCE?
500 BCE
A long drought destroyed crops, causing people to leave their homes. What was the cause of the migration?
The drought and resulting crop failure
What map feature explains what its symbols and colors represent?
The map key or legend
Why was writing important to early civilizations?
it allowed people to record laws, taxes, trade, beliefs, and historical events.
Why does a historian need to identify the creator of a source?
The creator’s experiences, purpose, or perspective may influence the information presented.
What century includes the year 1492?
he 15th century
Why do historians often identify more than one cause for a major event?
Major historical events usually result from several connected political, economic, geographic, or social factors.
How can a mountain range affect the development of neighboring civilizations?
It can act as a barrier, limit travel and trade, provide protection, or separate cultures.
A society has cities, government, religion, trade, and writing but very little advanced technology. Could it still be considered a civilization? Explain.
Yes. It demonstrates several major characteristics of civilization, and a society does not need every characteristic to the same degree.
Why is a primary source not automatically more reliable than a secondary source?
A primary source may be biased, incomplete, inaccurate, or limited to one person’s perspective
An empire began in 300 BCE and ended in 100 BCE. Approximately how long did it last?
200 years
A new road increased trade, caused towns to grow, and spread ideas between regions. Identify one immediate effect and one long-term effect.
An immediate effect was increased trade. A long-term effect was the growth of towns or the spread of ideas and cultures.