Historical Concepts

Am I a primary or secondary source?

• Primary

• Secondary

Am I a primary or secondary source?

• Primary

• Secondary

What is chronology?

• The term used to describe crimes against humanity

• The term used to describe chaotic events in history

• The arrangement of events or dates in random order

• The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence

What is meant by continuity and change?

• that over time some terrible things stay the same

• that over time some things stay the same, while others change for the better

• that over time some things stay the same, while others change

• that over time things stay the same

What is meant by cause and effect?

• the reasons why rulers fail and the consequences or outcomes to society

• the reasons why events have occurred and the consequences or outcomes

• the reasons why wars have occurred and the consequences or outcomes of famine

• the reasons why events have occurred

What is meant by historical significance?

• relates to the importance we place on events

• relates to the importance we place on discoveries

• relates to the importance we place on people

• relates to the importance we place on people, events and discoveries

What does the abbreviation BC stand for?

• Before Christ

• Before Crusades

• Before Continents

• Before Christmas

What does the abbreviation AD stand for?

• Anno Dictator

  Medieval Latin which means 'in the year of the Lord'

• Alexander Domini

  Medieval Latin which means 'in the year of the Lord'

• Annan Dominique

  Medieval Latin which means 'in the year of the Lord'

• Anno Domini

  Medieval Latin which means 'in the year of the Lord'

What does the abbreviation BCE stand for?

• Before

  Christ Era

• Before

  Common Empire

• Before

  Common Era

• Before

  Christian Emperor

Why is perspective important?

• It helps us understand the past from 'their' point of view

• It provides evidence of the past

• It is a primary source

• It helps us understand the past from our own point of view

Answer explanation

Perspective is important as it allows us to look back at the past through the eyes of the people who were there.