Chapter 1 Review

What is ten decades grouped together called?

• two centuries
• one millennium
• one century
• five decades

What type of source are letters, diaries and government records?

• Secondary sources
• Primary sources
• Tertiary sources
• Digital archives

Can historians study a finite subject with a narrow focus?

• Historians can only study broad subjects.
• Historians must focus on multiple topics at once.
• Historians cannot study any specific subject.
• Yes, historians can study a finite subject with a narrow focus.

Will historians who study the same topic come to the same conclusion of an event?

• No, historians may come to different conclusions.
• Different historians will always reach the same conclusion.
• Historians always follow the same methodology.
• Yes, all historians agree on conclusions.

Match the following

• study of human objects

• archaeology

• an object made by people

• anthropology

• study of human culture

• artifact

• concerned with academic learning

• scholarly

• decision made after examining evidence

• conclusion

Why would a cave painting not have a written description of what was happening?

• Cave paintings were created by people who could write.
• Cave paintings predate written language, so they do not have written descriptions.
• Written descriptions were common in prehistoric times.
• Cave paintings were meant to be accompanied by detailed texts.

What type of source is a cave painting?

• Primary source
• Tertiary source
• Secondary source
• Digital source

What inference can you make about a cave painting with animals and weapons?

• The cave painting depicts a peaceful coexistence with nature.
• The cave painting shows a focus on agriculture and farming.
• The cave painting is a representation of a religious ritual.
• The cave painting indicates a hunting culture.

What would historians conclude by studying a cave painting depicting hunting with bows?

• The artwork is primarily focused on agricultural practices.
• It illustrates the use of spears instead of bows.
• The painting indicates the importance of hunting and the use of bows in the culture of the people who created it.
• The painting shows a preference for fishing over hunting.

Why are Historical instances of conflict and cooperation are important in history?

• They are important for for helping us make decisions about the future.

• They are primarily about economic factors.
• They have no impact on modern society.
• They are only relevant for military studies.