HIST 1001 : HIST 1001 Exam 1 Notes
Document Summary
Active and something you experience primary source firsthand account, artifact or something coming from that period sourcebook = collection of primary sources documents produced in time period to be discussed secondary source. Textbook = secondary source where someone has digested/gathered the primary sources and written an account of it. Evidence interpretation relies on evidence and questions you ask about the evidence any documents, clothing, material or physical or documented goods. Dating systems (section in book) different cultures have different systems. Our textbook uses this method (ce and bce) Means and between 2 rivers (tigris & euphrates) Dangerous to live next to 2 rivers because of floods and quick moving water that erodes land. Must know how to get water from rivers and use that water to water crops. They believed that had to pray before they ate, bow down before the gods, go to festivals and show respect, give offerings of food and wine to the gods
