Chapter 1 Focus Guide: What is History?

Vocabulary flashcards covering fundamental concepts in historical research, calendars, timeline eras, and types of sources from Chapter 1.

Calendar

A system for arranging days in order.

B.C.

Abbreviation for 'Before Christ', used to designate dates prior to the birth of Christ on a timeline.

A.D.

Abbreviation for 'Anno Domini', used to designate dates after the birth of Christ on a timeline.

Gregorian Calendar

The calendar system developed in history that we use today.

Julian Calendar

A historical calendar system distinct from the Gregorian, Egyptian, Jewish, and Muslim calendars.

Primary Source

Firsthand material or direct evidence from an era used by historians to learn about past people and events.

Secondary Source

A historical record or writing created after an event occurred, based on primary sources and historical research.

Heinrich Schliemann

An individual studied in historical and archaeological research methods.

Historical Research

The process and steps followed by historians to investigate, gather reliable evidence about, and interpret past events.