OAE 031 Middle Grades Social Studies MASTER SET
1. nation-state
ANS A state whose territory corresponds to that occupied by a particular ethnicity that has been
transformed into a nationality
2. Theocracy
ANS a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.
3. Dynastic Cycle
ANS the historical pattern of the rise, decline, and replacement of dynasties (think China)
4. chronology
ANS A history arranged by time
5. Periodization
ANS Historical Thinking Skill
Explain ways historical events and processes can be organized into discrete, different, and
definable historical periods. Evaluate whether a particular event or date could or could not be a
turning point between different, definable historical periods, used in particular historical
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evidence.
6. Historical Research Method
ANS Systematic approach for understanding the past through collection, organization, and
critical appraisal of facts
7. Alamanac
ANS quick facts on many topics,
summary of one year's notable events, as well as clanedars, astronomical info., anniversaries, and
geographical statistics
8. information technology
ANS Any computer-based tool that people use to work with information & support the
information-processing needs of an organization.
9. Bibliographies
ANS a list of the books referred to in a scholarly work, usually printed as an appendix.
10. Periodical Guides
ANS Periodical guides organize information published in a partic- ular medium or form such as
magazines and newspapers.They enable researchers who are looking for information about a
specific topic to locate relevant articles or stories without having to wade through numerous
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editions of a given publication.
11. encyclopedia
ANS a book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one
subject and typically arranged alphabetically.
12. biographical dictionary
ANS A book that gives facts and information about note worthy people or famous people
13. primary source
ANS A document or physical object which was written or created during the time under
study.
14. secondary source
ANS Information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event
15. Neolithic Revolution
ANS (10,000 - 8,000 BCE) The development of agriculture and the domestication of animals as
a food source. This led to the development of permanent settlements and the start of
civilization.
16. 500 BCE
ANS Beginnings of Confucianism, Buddhism, Daoism
17. Ancient Greece
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ANS A civilization that lasted from the 8th/6th century BCE to 600 AD. Immediately
following this period was the beginning of the Early Middle
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