Common Social Studies Terms

What is the study of Earth and its people, places, and environment?

• ERA

• GEOGRAPHY

• CHRONOLOGY

• ARTIFACT

Which type of map shows land and water features?

• PHYSICAL MAP

• POLITICAL MAP

• CARDINAL DIRECTIONS

• SOURCES

What are letters, diaries, and speeches expressing personal views called?

• PRIMARY SOURCE

• SECONDARY SOURCE

• POINT OF VIEW

• BIAS

Which term refers to the order of dates in which events happen?

• ERA

• CHRONOLOGY

• GEOGRAPHY

• ARTIFACT

What are objects made by people from the past called?

• ERA

• ARTIFACT

• CHRONOLOGY

• GEOGRAPHY

Which type of map shows names and boundaries of countries?

• PHYSICAL MAP

• POLITICAL MAP

• CARDINAL DIRECTIONS

• SOURCES

What are first-hand pieces of evidence by people who witnessed events called?

• PRIMARY SOURCE

• SECONDARY SOURCE

• POINT OF VIEW

• BIAS

What are the four cardinal directions?

• North, South, East, West

• East, West, Up, Down

• Left, Right, Up, Down

• North, South, Left, Right

What is an unreasoned judgment about people and events called?

• PRIMARY SOURCE

• SECONDARY SOURCE

• POINT OF VIEW

• BIAS

Which term refers to periods of time?

• ERA

• ARTIFACT

• CHRONOLOGY

• GEOGRAPHY