Unit 1 Vocabulary

a PERSON who SPECIALIZES in the study of HISTORY, and who writes books and articles about it

a PERSON who STUDIES ANCIENT SOCIETIES by examining what REMAINS of their buildings, graves, tools etc

a PARTICULAR WAY OF THINKING about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences

BEHAVIOR that is considered NORMAL in a particular society

IDEAS ABOUT what is RIGHT and WRONG, or what is IMPORTANT in life

a FIRSTHAND ACCOUNT of an event created by someone who took part in or WITNESSed the event

a SECONDHAND ACCOUNT of an event or a retelling of another person's observations written by someone who DID NOT WITNESS or actually participate in the events

an OBJECT such as a tool, weapon etc that was MADE IN the PAST and is historically important

When we evaluate and analyze sources, focusing on an author’s claims, evidence, language, and perspective.

When we use historical background information to better understand the document.