Vocabulary 1
What is “history”?
The story of people and events from the past.
How do we know about historical events?
We use books, pictures, objects, and stories.
What is “a continent”?
A large area of land (like America, Asia, or Africa).
What is special about Oceania?
It has many islands, like Australia and New Zealand.
Land with water all around it
Island
What does “past” mean?
Something that happened before today.
What are some examples of historical events?
Discovering America, building pyramids, wars.
Where is “Oceania”?
A group of islands and countries in the Pacific Ocean.
How did early people live?
They lived in small groups and moved a lot.
A large body of salt water.
Ocean
What is a “historical event”?
An important action or moment in history.
Who were the first people in America?
They were hunters and gatherers from Asia.
Where is “Antarctica”?
A cold continent at the bottom of the Earth.
What do vestiges and fossils tell us?
They tell us about life a long time ago.
A large land area like Asia or Africa.
Continent
What is “evidence” in history?
Clues or objects that help us understand the past.
What did the first people use for food and tools?
They hunted animals and used stones and bones.
What is a “fossil”?
The hard part of an old plant or animal found in rocks.
Can people live in Antarctica?
No, only scientists live there for research.
To whom is the name "Continente Blanco" given?
Antarctica
What are “vestiges”?
Old objects or signs from ancient people.
Why is it important to learn about the past?
Because we understand people, places, and how the world changed.
What is culture?
The ideas, food, music, and clothes of a group.
Why is Antarctica different from other continents?
It is very cold and has no towns or cities.
A country made of two islands in Oceania.
New Zealand