perspectives point of view or attitude prehistory the period before writing was invented primary sources objects and documents that were created or written in the period of time that the historian is investigating secondary sources reconstructions of the past written or created by people living at a time after the period that the historian is studying significance the importance assigned to particular aspects of the past (e.g. events, developments, movements and historical sites) timeline a diagrammatic tool representing a period of time, on which events are placed in chronological order
1.10.3 Reflection Complete the following to reflect on your learning.
Revist the Inquiry question posed in the Overview. Why is the ancient world important to study, and what skills do I need to understand History? 1. Now that you have completed this topic, what is your view on the questions? Discuss with a partner. Has your learning in this topic changed your view? If so, how? 2. Write a paragraph in response to one of the inquiry questions, outlining your views.
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REMEMBER AND UNDERSTAND 1. We study history in an effort to learn about what? A. Our past B. Our heritage C. Our future D. Our grandparents 2. What are historical sources?
A. Written materials that provide information about the past B. Non-written materials that provide information about the past C. Stories from people who lived during the time of the event we are studying D. All of the above 3. How can we, as historians, test the reliability of evidence from sources? A. Compare them with other sources that are available B. Ask a teacher C. AskGoogle D. Check for bias
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