Word Roots Questions
Some examples of word roots used in historical terms are:
- "chron" (meaning time), as in "chronology" (the arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence)
- "archaeo" (meaning ancient), as in "archaeology" (the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of artifacts and structures)
- "geo" (meaning earth), as in "geography" (the study of the physical features, climate, and population distribution of the Earth)
- "anthropo" (meaning human), as in "anthropology" (the study of human societies and cultures)
- "poli" (meaning city), as in "politics" (the activities, actions, and policies used to gain and hold power in a government or to influence the government)