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A(n) ________________ studies the past based on what people left behind.

• anthropologist

• paleontologist

• archaeologist

A(n) ______________________ studies the set of beliefs, behaviors and traits shared by a group of people.

• anthropologist

• paleontologist

• archaeologist

A historian that studies the ruins of an ancient Egyptian city.

• anthropologist

• paleontologist

• archaeologist

A historian that studies the religious roles of families in ancient India.

• anthropologist

• paleontologist

• archaeologist

How do we write about history?

• First, we start by thinking of something that someone has already said and then we copy it word-for-word (but without giving credit)

• Next, we arrange all of our favorite snacks near our work area so when we get a little hungry we don’t have far to go to eat something until lunch

• We interpret information from primary sources to draw conclusions and make inferences (coming to a logical conclusion)

How do historians draw conclusions?

• By looking for facts and evidence in their primary and secondary sources

• They use reasoning to make a judgement

• All of the above

What are primary sources? Choose three (3) examples of primary sources from the answers below *not all are correct

• -A diary

• -A photocopy of a picture

• -An interview (like for the Aunt Gloria Project)

• -A biography

• -A birth certificate

Match the following

• Secondary Source

• A 2019 magazine article about the War of 1812

• Primary Source

• The last lyrics written by Nipsey Hussle

• Secondary Source

• World Civilizations Textbook

• Primary Source

• A TikTok Video

• Primary Source

• The Autobiography of Maya Angelou

Define Primary Source

• Facts and information that historians use to reconstruct the past

• A person's perspective or outlook on events

• Books or commentaries from people who were not present at past events or alive during that period

• Documents and other types of evidence created by people who were present during the events or period

Define Secondary Source

• The process of finding the meaning or significance of historical events

• Documents and other types of evidence created by people who were present during the events or period

• Books or commentaries from people who were not present at past events or alive during that period

• Facts and information that historians use to reconstruct the past