1st Semester Test World History Review

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Why is studying history important?

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It allows us to understand our past and present.

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What is a primary source in history?

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First-hand accounts of an event created by eyewitnesses.

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Artifact in archaeology

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Anything man-made or man-altered.

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What is a secondary source in history?

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Accounts created at a later date by someone not present at the event.

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"Frame of reference" in historical analysis

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The personal attributes and life experiences of an author that may have influenced his/her point of view

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What does "historical context" refer to?

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The time period in which an event occurred or in which an author lived that may have influenced his/her point of view

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Point of view (in historical documents)

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An opinion or perspective presented by the author of a document, influenced by the author’s personal circumstances

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How can translation affect the validity of a historical document?

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It could change the meaning of the original text

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How does the author's background influence their point of view?

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It greatly impacts their point of view

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Why is comparing and contrasting important in the study of history?

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To see the similarities and differences in events