Social Studies Cheatsheet
Geography
Physical Geography
- Study of natural features of Earth’s surface
- Includes landforms, water bodies, climate, and ecosystems
Human Geography
- Study of human activity and its relationship to the Earth’s surface
- Includes topics such as population, culture, and urbanization
History
Ancient History
- The study of human civilization before the Middle Ages
- Includes topics such as Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire
Medieval History
- The study of human civilization during the Middle Ages
- Includes topics such as feudalism, the Crusades, and the Renaissance
Modern History
- The study of human civilization from the 16th century to the present day
- Includes topics such as the Age of Exploration, the Industrial Revolution, and World War I and II
Economics
Microeconomics
- The study of individuals and businesses and their decisions regarding resource allocation and production
Macroeconomics
- The study of the economy as a whole and its overall performance
- Includes topics such as inflation, economic growth, and fiscal policy
Political Science
Comparative Politics
- The study of political systems and institutions across different countries and regions
- Includes topics such as democracy, authoritarianism, and globalization
International Relations
- The study of relationships between different countries and international organizations
- Includes topics such as diplomacy, international security, and global governance
Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
- The study of human culture and society
- Includes topics such as religion, kinship, and gender
Biological Anthropology
- The study of human biological evolution and variation
- Includes topics such as genetics, primatology, and human evolution
Sociology
Social Institutions
- The study of formal and informal organizations in society
- Includes topics such as family, education, and religion
Social Inequality
- The study of the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities in society
- Includes topics such as race, class, and gender
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