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What is a historian?

• a person who studies the past using documents and images

• a person who studies the past through excavation and the study of artefacts

• objects made by people in the past

What is an artefact?

• a person who studies the past using documents and images

• a person who studies the past through excavation and the study of artefacts

• objects made by people in the past

What is an archaeologist?

• a person who studies the past using documents and images

• a person who studies the past through excavation and the study of artefacts

• objects made by people in the past

What is a primary source?

• a source that is closest to the original event, research or experience such as: an original letter, an original diary extract, original artwork from the time period or other artefacts

• a second-hand account

  that interprets artefacts and information such as: a textbook

What is a secondary source?

• a source that is closest to the original event, research or experience such as: an original letter, an original diary extract, original artwork from the time period or other artefacts

• a second-hand account

  that interprets artefacts and information such as: a textbook

What is the difference between BC/AD and BCE/CE?

• BC and AD are religious terms used to define periods of history whereas BCE and CE are non-religious terms

• they are not different

• they are four different periods in history

What does BCE mean?

• Before Common Era

• Before Culture Expanded

• Before Christ Exploded

Which modern day countries are where the ancient Maya lived?

• Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras

• England, Ireland and Wales

• Japan, China and Korea

• North and South America

When did the Maya civilisation first develop?

• 11,000 BCE

• 2,000 BCE

• 250 BCE

• 100 BCE

The Maya were simple people who struggled.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Maya were very intelligent and great problem solvers!