Global 1.1 Understanding Our Past

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History as defined as "recorded events" began 5000 years ago when people in different parts of the world began to keep written records.


 * Archaeology- the study of the way of life of early people through the study of their physical remains.
 * Artifacts- objects made by people
 * Technology- the skills and tools people use to aid and improve their lives.
 * Historians- Use clothing, artwork, and other artifacts to study the past. Most importantly they rely on written evidence such as letters or other records (primary sources).
 * What are some problems that historians might face when interpreting written records they are studying?
 * What does that mean for you while you study your text book?
 * Geography- the study of people, their environments, and the resources available to them
 * Five Aspects of Geography:
 * Location
 * Latitude- measures distance north or south of the equator
 * Longitude- measures distant east or west of the prime meridian
 * Place- defined by physical features (bodies of water, climate, soil quality) and human characteristics (where most people live, language, religious beliefs).
 * Human Environment interaction- How human involvement has impacted the environment
 * Movement- the transfer of people, goods, or ideas from one place to another.
 * Region- a designation given to a specific area based upon certain features Regions can be dictated by physical features or by political, economic, or cultural features.