1. History and Geography
A Review

2. Historical Sources Primary and Secondary Sources
Primary sources comes directly from a person who experienced an event
Secondary source information about an event that does not come from a person who experienced that event
Evaluating Historical Sources
Historical sources do not always give a true account of events
A bias is an unfair preference for or against something

3. Cultural Diffusion and Change
How Cultural Traits Spread
Cultural hearth is a place where cultural traits develop
Cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural traits from one culture to another
Customs and ideas can spread through settlement, trade, migration, and communication
Technology and Culture
The internet has made instant communication possible

4. Types of Maps Physical Maps
Show physical (natural) features of of the earth

5. Types of Maps Political Maps
Show political units such as countries or states
They may also show capitals and other major cities

6. Types of Maps Special Purpose Maps
Show specific types of information related to the distribution of human or physical features

7. Understanding Maps Reading a Map
Despite the differences of any map all maps need the same basic parts
Key (legend)
Scale
Title
Compass Rose