1. Geography and History
Discoveries of human beings and things they used in life tell us about their history

2. A. Before and After Writing
Over 5000 years ago people discovered ways of writing
This created ways of keeping records of their life
How do we keep records of our lives???
This then developed history
Time before writing records is known as Pre-History

4. Pre History: Digging up the Past
To learn about life in pre-historic times people called archeologists or scientists who examine objects to learn about cultures wrote them down in books
They go on digs to search for ancient tools etc…
The size of a stone spear might tell us how big the animal was that certain individuals were hunting

6. History: A record of writing
Historians also study written records to learn more about human life. From wars to religion to disease many ancient people would write about the good and bad times
Today many write journals or diaries

7. Record of spoken word
Written word often begins as oral traditions??? What are theses???
Stories, songs, music, tall tales… etc…
Passed down by generations
Oral traditions are still very important today
Not all stories are accurate, over time people began to exaggerate and even change parts of stories completely

9. Linking Geography and History
Why study History??
Knowing when something happened is important
What about birthdays, Christmas etc…
Knowing connections between geography and history is often key to understanding why something happened
Weather patterns, water supply, landscape, all effect the lives of those who live there

10. Good Example
Why was Egypt So rich and luxurious and have a great economy
The Nile river ran through Egypt, every year it flooded and the river would fertilize the land so well it would produce great crops when planted as farm land
Plus the river provided water travel