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Introduction to History

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  • The year "500" is in what century?
    5th century
  • A place where art, sculptures, and historical objects are found.
    Museum
  • What is History?
    A social science that studies humanity's past
  • What is a historian?
    A person that studies the events of the past
  • What does "A.D." stand for?
    Anno Domini
  • Why do we need to study history?
    History helps us understand the events in the past and the reason for the events in the present, so we don't repeat them in the future.
  • What does "B.C." stand for?
    Before Christ
  • The year "1898" is in what century?
    19th Century
  • A place where books are found.
    Library
  • In what century was America discovered?
    15th century
  • What is the scientific method?
    A process of acquiring knowledge
  • What is a "century"?
    A period of 100 years
  • Is an interview with a historian considered a primary or secondary source?
    Secondary source
  • Why is History considered as a Science?
    It follows the scientific method.
  • Is an autobiography written by a historical figure a primary or secondary source?
    Primary source
  • In what century did Francisco Goya lived?
    18th to 19th century
  • In what century did the "Black Death" happen?
    14th century
  • When is the beginning of the (Early) Modern Age for English-speaking countries?
    1453: Fall of the Byzantine Empire
  • What is the difference of a "Primary" source from a "Secondary" source?
    Primary source: information made during the time of the historical event; Secondary source: information made after the historical event
  • When is the beginning of the Modern Age for Spanish-speaking countries?
    1492: Christopher Columbus' Discovery of America