THINK LIKE A HISTORIAN
EMPIRE BUILDERS
VOICES OF BLACK AMERICA
ANCIENT WORLDS & CHINA
HISTORY DETECTIVES
100
What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?
A primary source comes directly from the time period being studied, while a secondary source explains or analyzes events later.
100
What is imperialism?
When one country takes control of or influences another country or region.
100
What was the Great Migration?
The movement of African Americans from the South to northern and western cities.
100
What are the three main Ancient Latin American Civilizations?
Mayan, Aztec, Inca
100
What should historians look for when deciding if a source is trustworthy?
Author expertise, evidence, bias, accuracy, and reliability.
200
A historian writes a book about World War I using diaries and letters from soldiers. Is the book a primary or secondary source?
Secondary source.
200
Name TWO driving forces of European imperialism in Africa
Resources, land, money, trade, power, or spreading religion/culture.
200
Why did many African Americans leave the South during the early 1900s?
To escape racism, segregation, violence, and find better jobs.
200
What role did geography play in the success of ancient civilizations?
Geography provided resources, protection, transportation, and farmland.
200
What is the meaning behind this political cartoon?
Great Britain is the octopus in the middle trying to take over all of those lands
300
Which source would MOST likely be reliable for learning about the Civil Rights Movement?
- a university history database
- a random TikTok account
- an anonymous blog post
- a meme page
A university history database.
300
Based on this map, which European country was able to block Great Britain (the United Kingdom) from building a railroad from North Africa to Southern Africa?
Germany
300
Why was Chicago an important destination during the Great Migration?
Chicago had factory jobs, growing industries, and larger Black communities.
300
Why are rivers important to civilizations?
They provide water, transportation, farming, and trade opportunities.
300
Using information from this map, what language can you infer many people in Vietnam may have spoken in 1859?
French
400
Would this image be considered a primary or secondary source? Explain why?
Primary source because it was created during the time period being studied.
400
What message is the artist trying to send about empires?
This political cartoon shows the United States acting like a teacher to territories gained during imperialism, while also revealing racist attitudes and segregation within America.
400
What does the word Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
400
Why was the Silk Road important?
It connected different civilizations through trade and cultural exchange.
400
Which event took place most recently?
Zhu Wen seized the throne
500
Which of the following is the strongest historical claim? Explain WHY
A)Ancient Egypt was near the Nile River.
B) The Nile River was important to Egypt.
C) Ancient Egypt became a powerful civilization because the Nile River helped farming, transportation, and trade.
D) Egypt had pyramids.
Because it makes a clear argument and gives specific reasons that can be supported with evidence.
500
How could imperialism BOTH help and harm a colonized region?
It could bring railroads, schools, or technology, but also caused exploitation, loss of independence, violence, and unfair treatment.
500
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A cultural explosion of Black music, art, and writing in the 1920s–1950s
500
Using the map, estimate how many miles it was from Taghaza to Cairo
Approximately 2000 - 2250 miles
500
Why is it important for historians to compare multiple sources before reaching a conclusion?
Because different sources may have different perspectives, biases, or missing information. Comparing sources helps historians develop a more accurate understanding of history.