Think Like a Historian
The process of analyzing primary and secondary sources to understand the past.
Using Evidence
This writing system was used in Ancient Mesopotamia.
Cunieform
Ancient Greece is known for creating this form of government.
Democracy
The system where lords granted land to vassals in exchange for loyalty.
Feudalism
This trade route connected Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
the Silk Road
This period saw a “rebirth” of art, learning, and science in Europe.
Renaissance
Historians use this skill to determine what stayed the same and what evolved over time.
Continuity and Change
The annual flooding of this river helped Ancient Egypt thrive.
Nile River
The Romans built these to transport water to cities.
Aqueducts
This devastating plague killed millions in Europe.
the Black Plague
This empire was ruled by Genghis Khan and dominated much of Asia.
Mongol Empire
Martin Luther’s list of grievances against the Catholic Church.
95 Theses
This skill helps historians group historical events into timeframes based on shared characteristics.
Periodization
Ancient India’s social hierarchy was called this.
Caste System
The major goods traded by West Africa during the medieval period.
Salt and Gold
The religious wars to reclaim the Holy Land were called this.
the Crusades
A major Chinese invention that spread along trade routes.
silk, gunpowder, jade, tea, spices, or paper
Galileo, Copernicus, and Newton were major figures in this period of change.
the Scientific Revolution
Historians identify the relationship between an event and its outcomes using this skill.
Cause and Effect
The two rivers that framed Mesopotamia are ____.
Tigris and Euphrates
These animals were called the “ships of the desert” during trans-Saharan trade.
Camels
Japan’s version of feudalism had these warriors who served their lords.
Samurai
The Mongols were really good at these two things that allowed them to dominate vast territories quickly and effectively.
horseback riding and good fighting skills
The term for beliefs that went against the teachings of the Church.
Heresy
This skill involves comparing two or more time periods, events, or cultures to find similarities and differences.
Comparison
In Ancient China, these were used by priests to communicate with the gods by interpreting cracks made by heat.
Oracle Bones
The city-state of Sparta in Greece focused heavily on this.
Military Training
This document limited the power of English kings and influenced modern democracy.
the Magna Carta
The spread of goods, people, and ideas along trade routes is called this.
Cultural Diffusion
These three Mesoamerican civilizations built great empires in the Americas.
Aztecs, Maya, Inca