Ch 1 Uncovering the Past

The weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time

Sometimes, archaeolgists carefully reconstruct ___ from hundreds of broken pieces.

The essential resources used by early people were?

Natural materials that people need and value

Where are some of California's most populated areas located?

Which of the following would a historian be LEAST interested in?

What is the effect of climate on the plant growth?

Made up of all living and nonliving things that affected life in an area

A part or imprint of something that was once alive

People have been making maps for more than 4,000 years.

Every place on earth has a specific ____

The study of the past based on what people left behind

Objects created and used by humans

What would early people look for as they decided where to settle?

The knowledge, beliefs, customs, and values of a group of people

What is the Difference between a primary source and an artifact?

People in the ancient world built huge temples and discovered planets

The language and religion of a people are physical features of a region

A historian's work includes all of the following EXCEPT?

The study of the earth's physical and cultural features

The natural features of the land's surface

A mountain range creates two different _____

Different environments helped contribute to different cultures because people....

An area with one or more features that make it different from surrounding areas

A secondary source is written by someone who took part in the events described.

Which of the following is an example of a physical feature?

History helps you understand how today's events are shaped by events of the future

Ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile River was a _____

An archaeologist would most likely explore

If a country wanted to make a better gov., the best piece of info to start with would be?

History shapes our identity and teaches us the ____ that we share.

What effect did the Nile River have on Egyptian culture?