The Tools of a HIstorian

A primary source is a first hand piece of evidence from people who saw the event such as

Five themes of geography are

To determine how old a wooden object is, archaeologists use which method?

To date plants, animals and humans no more than 50,000 years old, scientists use______

This scientist studies human and animal bones, pottery, tools and weapons. Who is it?

Timelines are divided into sections. To save space, a period of time may be omitted.

Tree ring dating methods can date wooden objects as far back as_________

A jagged or slanted line on a timeline is used to show a break in the timeline

A timeline is a diagram that shows

People move to other areas because of jobs, food, climate

Which question might a Historian ask to solve problems of the past?

Chronology means

History is divided into blocks of time called ________ or ___________

A Historical Map is or shows

Western nations begin their calendar in the year Christ was born. What does A.D. mean?

What is bias?

Historians rely on calendars, or dating systems to measure time. What does BC mean?

Historical Routes show roads, trails, or courses where people, animals or goods have traveled.

Location is one theme of geography.

Regions are defined by common features such as: mountains, rivers or religion, language.

This period in time refers to the time before writing was developed. It is called_____