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Which term refers to the study of the relationship between human groups and where they live?

  • Human geography (correct)
  • Anno Domini
  • Physical geography
  • Herodotus
  • Who is known as 'the Father of History'?

  • Herodotus (correct)
  • Anno Domini
  • Human geography
  • Physical geography
  • What does the term 'Anno Domini' mean?

  • The study of the past
  • To facilitate the study of social, political, and economical sciences across time
  • After Christ (correct)
  • Greek historian
  • What is the definition of 'history'?

    <p>The study of the past</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'historical ages' used for?

    <p>To facilitate the study of social, political, and economical sciences across time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'primary sources' in historical research?

    <p>Information created during the time under study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'secondary sources' in historical research?

    <p>Information created after the time being studied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the social sciences study?

    <p>The ways human beings make and organize society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a society?

    <p>A group of people that live together and interact with each other in a given space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Anno Domini = Latin for “in the year of the Lord.” Herodotus = A Greek historian from the the 5 th century who published the first written historical account. Physical geography = Studies natural elements like land formations on Earth’s surface, the atmosphere, plants, animals, water and different types of soils. Human geography = Studies, describes, and analyzes the relationship between human groups and where they live.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match these concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Primary sources = Were created during the time under study. The information comes from the participants themselves or people who actually witnessed the event. Secondary sources = Were created after the time being studied and were generated by research, analysis, interpretation and summaries of a historian’s data. Social sciences = A study of the ways human beings make and organize society and their behavior within it. Society = A group of people that live together and interact with each other in a given space with the aim of accomplishing life’s goals by working together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match these historical terms with their definitions:

    <p>Historical ages = To facilitate the study of social, political, and economical sciences across time, historians have agreed to divide history into these. History = The study of the past. Herodotus = Known as “the Father of History.” Anno Domini = After Christ.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Anno Domini = Latin for “in the year of the Lord.” Herodotus = A Greek historian from the fifth (5th) century known as “the Father of History.” History = The study of the past. Historical ages = Division of history to facilitate the study of social, political, and economical sciences across time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following geographical terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Human geography = Studies, describes, and analyzes the relationship between human groups and where they live. Physical geography = Studies natural elements like land formations on Earth’s surface, the atmosphere, plants, animals, water, and different types of soils.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following research terms with their definitions:

    <p>Primary sources = Were created during the time under study. The information comes from the participants themselves or people who actually witnessed the event. Secondary sources = Were created after the time being studied and were generated by research, analysis, interpretation, and summaries of a historian’s data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following social science terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Social sciences = A study of the ways human beings make and organize society and their behavior within it. Society = A group of people that live together and interact with each other in a given space with the aim of accomplishing life’s goals by working together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Anno Domini means 'before Christ'.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Herodotus is known as 'the Father of History'.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Physical geography studies the relationship between human groups and where they live.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Primary sources are created after the time being studied.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Social sciences study the ways human beings make and organize society and their behavior within it.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Society is a group of people that live together and interact with each other in a given space with the aim of accomplishing life's goals by working together.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Historical ages are used to divide history for the study of social, political, and economical sciences across time.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Human geography studies natural elements like land formations on Earth's surface, the atmosphere, plants, animals, water, and different types of soils.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Secondary sources are created during the time under study.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following fields of study with their descriptions:

    <p>Social psychology = Analyzes the influence of society on people's behavior Politics = Deals with the forms of government of communities and countries Economics = Studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services Anthropology = Studies the physical traits of humans and their cultural manifestations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match these academic disciplines with their definitions:

    <p>Sociology = Studies the organization of societies and the social behavior of people and groups Archaeology = Studies societies of the past through their artifacts and constructions Social sciences = Studies how humans constitute and organize their society Economics = Studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following academic fields with their respective descriptions:

    <p>Anthropology = Studies the physical traits of humans and their cultural manifestations Sociology = Studies the organization of societies and the social behavior of people and groups Archaeology = Studies societies of the past through their artifacts and constructions Social psychology = Analyzes the influence of society on people's behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match these academic disciplines with their specific focus:

    <p>Politics = Deals with the forms of government of communities and countries Social sciences = Studies how humans constitute and organize their society Economics = Studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services Sociology = Studies the organization of societies and the social behavior of people and groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Geography and History

    • The study of the relationship between human groups and where they live is called human geography.

    History

    • Herodotus is known as 'the Father of History'.
    • The definition of 'history' is the study of the human past.
    • Historical ages are used to divide history for the study of social, political, and economical sciences across time.

    Research Terms

    • Primary sources in historical research are original records or evidence created during the time being studied.
    • Secondary sources in historical research are created after the time being studied.

    Social Sciences

    • The social sciences study the ways human beings make and organize society and their behavior within it.
    • A society is a group of people that live together and interact with each other in a given space with the aim of accomplishing life's goals by working together.

    Other Terms

    • Anno Domini means 'in the year of the Lord' or 'after the birth of Christ', not 'before Christ'.
    • Human geography studies the relationship between human groups and where they live.
    • Social sciences study the ways human beings make and organize society and their behavior within it.

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    Test your knowledge of historical ages and key figures in history with this quiz! Learn about Anno Domini, Herodotus, and more as you explore the divisions of history and their significance. Challenge yourself and become a history buff!

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