History
What is the study of past events?
Who studies human history through artifacts?
Archaeologist
What is the time before written records?
Prehistory
What is a firsthand account of an event?
Primary source
What is a source that interprets primary sources?
Secondary source
What term describes the development of human societies?
Civilization
What tools do archaeologists use for excavation?
Trowels and brushes
What evidence do we have of prehistoric life?
Fossils and artifacts
Give an example of a primary source.
Diary or letter
What is a textbook an example of?
Secondary source
What period comes before written records?
PreHistory
What is the main goal of archaeology?
To uncover and understand past human behavior.
What are the three periods of prehistory?
Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age
Why are primary sources important for historians?
Provide direct evidence
Why are secondary sources useful?
Secondary sources provide context and analysis
What is an important event in the timeline of human history?
Agricultural Revolution
What is a famous archaeological site?
Pyramids of Giza
Why is prehistory important?
Helps us understand human origins
What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?
Primary sources are original, secondary sources analyze those originals
How can secondary sources differ from primary sources?
Secondary sources summarize and interpret information
What is the significance of studying history?
To understand our past to inform our future.
What is the difference between archaeology and history?
Archaeology focuses on physical artifacts, while history focuses on written records.
How do we learn about prehistory?
Through archaeology and paleontology
How can primary sources be biased?
What is the purpose of a secondary source?