Themes of History
Which Theme Does this Best Fit?
They can also move when people decide to leave one place and go somewhere else. Scientists and historians study population using characteristics such as gender, age, ethnicity, or race.
Patterns of Population
The position that researchers take about a particular topic, based on the evidence that they have gathered
Argument
A document or other record of past events created by someone who was present during the events or the time period in which they occurred
Primary Source
What does the term, history refer to?
Investigation
Which Theme Does this Best Fit?
History is filled with stories of leaders who were given the authority to make decisions for others. Sometimes, they gained this authority through force or violence. Other times, the people living in an area willingly voted for their leaders and gave them power.
Uses and Abuses of Power
A personal leaning or a preference for a particular outlook
Bias
A document or other record of past events created by someone who was not present during the events or the time period in which they occurred
Secondary Source
What might bias do to a historian's observations?
Distort Them
Which Theme Does this Best Fit?
To give or receive an item or service in return for a different item or service.
Worlds of Exchange
A question that does not have a simple or direct answer, but which requires some thought and investigation to answer
Compelling Question
The study of how populations change over time
Demography
An established sequence of events is called....
Chronology
Which Theme Does this Best Fit?
Best describes the difference between people, nations and governments who have large difference in resources.
Haves and Have-Nots
In history, the process of exploring the answers to questions about a certain time and place
Inquiry
The human sense that an idea or action is good or bad
Morality
Why do historians and scientists publish their findings in scholarly publications?
So that other people can read their information.
Finish the Sentence
The women's rights movement of the 1900's was...
Expression of Identity
A question that has a concrete answer based on factual information that can be researched and proven. Supporting questions help to answer compelling questions.
Supporting Question
A tall building with small apartments
Tenement
What led to many problems in the early days of archaeology?
Unclear Professional Standards