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What is the study of the past, particularly as it relates to humans, called?

  • Geography
  • History (correct)
  • Biology
  • Sociology

What term refers to the study of the methods and principles used to analyze historical events?

  • Historiography (correct)
  • Geology
  • Paleontology
  • Archaeology

What is the period of human history before the development of writing known as?

  • Prehistory (correct)
  • Ancient History
  • Early Modern Period
  • The Middle Ages

Which period covers from the beginning of recorded history to Late Antiquity?

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What is another name for the Middle Ages?

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Which period was characterized by a renewed interest in classical art, literature, and philosophy?

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Which period typically spans from the 15th to the late 18th century?

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What was the period during which European powers explored and colonized new lands around the world called?

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What was the religious movement that challenged the authority of the Catholic Church in the 16th century?

<p>Reformation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which period saw major scientific advancements in astronomy, physics, and biology?

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Which intellectual and philosophical movement emphasized reason, individualism, and human rights?

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Which period typically begins in the late 18th century and continues to the present day?

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Which period involved major technological and economic change with new machines and factories?

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What is the political ideology that emphasizes loyalty and devotion to a nation?

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From 1914 to 1918, what global conflict involved many of the world's major powers?

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Which global conflict lasted from 1939 to 1945 and led to the deaths of tens of millions of people?

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What was the period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union called?

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What are original materials from the time period being studied known as?

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What are interpretations and analyses of primary sources called?

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Which aspect is a crucial part of historical study where historians analyze evidence and construct narratives?

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Flashcards

What is History?

The study of the past, especially as it relates to humans.

What is Historiography?

The study of methods and principles used to analyze historical events.

What is Prehistory?

The period of human history before the development of writing.

What is Ancient History?

Period from the beginning of recorded history to Late Antiquity.

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What are the Middle Ages?

The time between the end of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance.

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What is the Renaissance?

A period of major cultural and societal transformation in Europe.

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What is the Early Modern Period?

Period from the 15th to the late 18th century.

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What is the Age of Exploration?

Period when European powers explored and colonized new lands.

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What is the Reformation?

A religious movement challenging the Catholic Church's authority.

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What is the Scientific Revolution?

A period of major scientific advancements.

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What is The Enlightenment?

An intellectual movement emphasizing reason, individualism, and human rights.

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What is the Late Modern Period?

From the late 18th century to the present day.

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What is the Industrial Revolution?

A period of major technological and economic change.

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What is Nationalism?

A political ideology emphasizing loyalty to a nation.

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What is World War I?

A global conflict from 1914 to 1918.

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What is World War II?

A global conflict from 1939 to 1945.

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What is the Cold War?

A period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union.

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What are Primary Sources?

Original materials from the time period being studied.

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What are Secondary Sources?

Interpretations and analyses of primary sources.

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