World History up to 1500: Understanding the Past Q&A

Question: What does it mean to be a global citizen?
Answer: A global citizen sees themselves as a member of, and responsible to, a world community rather than a single nation.
 

Question: What is a primary source, and what are some examples of primary sources?
Answer: a primary source is evidence from the era under discussion. It might be a letter, a diary, a photograph, a song, a painting or other work of art, or a speech.

Question: Define causation as it is used in the study of history.
Answer: causation is the “why” behind events, that is, the immediate contributing factors and long-term reasons why an event occurred. Causation helps historians make sense of the past.