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Geography and History. Coach Parrish Chapter 1, Section 1 OMS. Iceman Story. In 1991, an Iceman was accidentally found by hikers from Europe. Scientists took his body to a laboratory.
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Geography and History Coach Parrish Chapter 1, Section 1 OMS
Iceman Story • In 1991, an Iceman was accidentally found by hikers from Europe. Scientists took his body to a laboratory. • Scientists found that his clothing, body, and tools were well preserved. He was believed to be from around 3000 B.C. • One tool he had was a copper ax. Copper was the first metal used by Europeans, beginning around 4000 B.C.
Before and After Writing • Writing began around 3000 B.C. in Southwest Asia and Africa. They began to keep written records of their life. • History – written and other recorded events of people. • Prehistory – the time before history. The time before writing was invented.
Prehistory: Digging up the Past • Archaeologists – scientists who examine objects to learn about past peoples and cultures. • Archaeologists rely on clues to study the prehistoric time period. They dig through dirt to find bones, tools, and other objects.
History: A Record in Writing • Historians do not only rely on the findings of archaeologists to study the past. They also use written records of human life to study societies. • What are they studying? • Wars, Religion, Rulers (Kings)
A Record of the Spoken Word • Oral Traditions – stories passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth.
Linking Geography and History • Understanding why historic events took place is important. To do this, historians often look at the links between geography and history. • Example: To explain why the ancient Egyptians developed a successful civilization, you need to look at the geography of Egypt. Egypt used the Nile River to help them stay alive.
Homework Assignment • After reading section 1 on pages 6 – 9 and looking back through your notes, you should be able to answer the following questions. • Answer all 6 questions in the Comprehension and Critical Thinking Section on page 9. The questions are found in the Section 1 Assessment on page 9. Write the question & answer.
