History Term1

What is history?

History is a study of the past. It’s examines the past through important events, people and civilisations. The word history comes from the Greek word ‘historia’ which means inquiry or investigation.

Why is history important?

Understanding history is important to understand the present. History provides essential context for institutions, cultures and politics. It also provides an insight for human nature and civilisations.

What do historians do? Who are historians?

Historian study the past and draw conclusions.They inquire and write about the past.They use primary and secondary sources to find out more information to solve historical mysteries.

What is archaeology?

Archaeology Is the excavation and study of physical remainder from the past. These remains can include things such as human bones, pottery, weapons, tools, artefacts, etc.

Why study archaeology?

Archaeology is valuable because it provides information on personal societies that did not create or leave behind written records of their time.

What do archaeologists do?

Archaeologist dig up sites and study artefacts. (Their role is to study remains and evidence they find). Archaeologist investigate the artefacts and information and work with historians to draw conclusions about people or events.

What is a primary source?

A primary source is an original document or artefact that provides firsthand evidence about a historical event or period.

What is a secondary source?

A secondary source is a work that interprets or analyzes primary sources. Examples include textbooks, articles, and biographies.

What is the significance of dates in history?

Dates provide a chronological context for events, helping to organize and relate events over time.

What is anachronism?

Anachronism is something, like an object or person , that is not in its correct time. Eg Captain Cook coming to Australia in jet ski or an Egyptian talking on a smart phone.

Why is oral history important?

Oral history helps to preserve culture and traditions. It is useful for those b

Cultures who did not leave behind written records or evidence.

What are the different types of evidence historians use?

Historians use various types of evidence, including written records, oral histories, archaeological finds, and visual materials.

What is oral history?

Oral history is the passing down of stories, experiences, and

history through spoken word rather than written records.

● It occurs in every culture and from every age.

● It exists (and existed) to entertain, to inform, and to spread

cultural traditions and values.

● The oral tradition can take many forms, including epic

poems, chants, rhymes, songs, and more.

What is an artifact?

An artifact is any object made or used by humans, often studied by archaeologists to understand past cultures.

What is the out of Africa theory?

The out of Africa theory states that all humans originated in Africa and that we subsequently migrated out of the continent overtime.

• This theory is supported by variety of evidence including genetic studies, fossil records and archaeological finds.

• Firstly genetic studies has shown that all modern humans share a common ancestor who lived in Africa around 200,000 years ago.

• Secondly fossil records show that early human fossils are found exclusively in Africa until around hundred thousand years ago. The archaeologists have found caves, tools, seeds and human remains that support the theory.

• After this point, we see the first evidence of human population outside of Africa.

Why did humans leave Africa?

There are a number of reasons why scientist believed that humans migrated.

One possibility is that as the African climate became dry and more arid humans were forced to migrate and search with more favourable conditions.

There are some evidence of environmental change in Africa around 100,000 years ago. There was less rainfall at the time which may have caused the forest to disappear forcing humans to look For new places to live.

Another possibility is a human simply explore this surroundings and eventually venture out of Africa and search of new Lancer colonise.