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Studying History 6th
vocabulary fron sec. 1-2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| history | The study of the past |
| culture | The knowledge, beliefs,customs and values of a group of people. |
| archaeology | The study of the past based on what people left behind. |
| fossil | A part or imprint of something that was once alive. |
| artifacts | Objects created by and used by humans. |
| primary source | An account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event. |
| secondary source | Information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event. |
| geography | The study of the earth's physical and cultural features. |
| landforms | The natural features of the land's surface. |
| climate | The pattern of weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time. |
| environment | Includes all living and nonliving things that affect life in a certain area. |
| region | An area with one or more features that make it different from surrounding areas. |
| resources | Materials found in the earth that people need and value. |