Think like a Historian and Geography Study Guide

Part I: Define the following terms using your notes. The power points that you need are all attached to the study guide classwork assignment.

1.         Primary Source-

2.         Secondary Source-

3.         Bias-

4.         Perspective-

5.         Archaeologist-

6.         Geographer-

7.         Historian-

8.        Chronological-

Part II: Look at the map below, label the continents and oceans using the chart below the map. Make sure to look at the number that corresponds on the map.

 Continents                                                Oceans

Part III: Look at your five themes of geography notes. Match the theme of geography with the correct example listed below.

Five Themes- Location, Place, Human/Environment Interaction, Movement, Region

1. Digging mines and building dams is an example of what theme of geography?

2. Grouping all the towns that live next to the rocky mountains together because of their similar physical characteristics would be an example of which theme of geography?

3. Giving a physical address or explaining that Gamestop is next to Shoprite would be an example of which theme of geography?

4. When you describe flemington as a hilly place with lots of trees, open spaces, strip malls, and houses. What theme of geography are we referring to?

5. When I came to school today I took the bus because I live 40 minutes from school. My friend walked because he lives in town. Which theme of geography are we referring to?