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the study of the past
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history
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the knowledge, beliefs, customs, and values of a group of people.
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culture
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It is the study of the past based on what people left behind.
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archaeology
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ideas that people hold dear and try to live by.
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values
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is a part or imprint of something that was once alive.
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fossil
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objects created by and used by humans.
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artifacts
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an account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event.
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primary source
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information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event.
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secondary source
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is the study of the earth's physical and cultural features.
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geography
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the natural features of the land's surface.
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landforms
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the pattern of weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time.
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climate
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includes all the living and nonliving things that affect life in an area.
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enviroment
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is an area with one or more features that make it different from surrounding areas.
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region
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materials found in the earth that people need and value.
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resources
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characteristics
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features
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reasons why we study the past
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to understand the people's culture, goverment and achievements.
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what does culture teach us
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about the world around us.
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why do we look at the past
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to understand the present and make predictions of the future.
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resources of the earliest people?
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water, animals and fertile land
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What did the people look for when settling?
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a location near water and food
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How does an environment and its resources affect people?
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people used the resources in their environment or region
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An example of a physical feature?
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mountain range or desert
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What do archeologists look at?
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items that ancient people left behind, like artifacts: tools,pottery, utensils and toys
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Primary sources are first hand accounts from people who were there when something happened. Examples
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diary, letters, eye witness accounts video
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A secondary source was not present during an event. Examples
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textbook, articles in journals, encyclopedia
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The difference between primary source and artifact?
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Primary sources are usually written accounts, but artifacts are actual objects discovered.
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A period of 10 years is called
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a decade
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A period of 100 years is called
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a century
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Why do we study history?
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-legally must educate until age 16
-more schooling earns you more money in your career -it affects our lives and teaches us our values and shapes our lives -teaches us about the world around us. We look at the past to understand the present and make predictions for the future. -everything has a history |
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the study of the past
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history
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study of the past based on what people left behind
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archaeology
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information from someone who did not take part in the event nor witnesses it happening
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secondary source
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natural features of the earths surface
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landforms
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living and nonliving things that live in an area
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environment
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a group of people, beliefs, customs, knowledge and values.
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culture
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an imprint or part of something that was alive once
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fossil
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an account of someone who witnessed or was involved in an event
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primary source
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study of earth's physical and cultural features
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geography
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over a long period of time, a consistent pattern of weather in a certain area.
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climate
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an area with one or more features that make it different from surrounding areas.
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region
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