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Miss Cavanaugh Ch. 1
Miss Cavanaugh and Mr. Engle Chapter 1 Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a change to our constitution that helps expand our rights in the USA | amendment |
| the study of how people and cultures develop | anthropology |
| the study of evidence left by early people in order to find out about their way of life. | archaeology |
| an object made by humans | artifact |
| whether or not the source is what it seems to be (Example: Is this REALLY Abraham Lincoln's signature?) | authenticity and reliability |
| a leaning toward or against a certain person, group or idea | bias |
| gradual wearing away | erosion |
| measure of distance north and south from the equator | latitude |
| measure of distance east and west of the Prime Meridian. | longitude |
| first hand information about people or events (ex: a journal or diary) | primary source |
| an account provided after the fact by people who did not directly witness or participate in the event | secondary source |