presentism
Interpreting and evaluating historical events in terms of contemporary knowledge and standards.
Ethnocentrism
belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group
orientalism
discourse that positions the West as culturally superior to the East
racism
the belief that one race is superior to others
sexism
prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex.
primary sources
eyewitness accounts of history. They include letters, diaries, speeches, and interviews.
secondary sources
information consist of descriptions and explanations that are created after a historical event has already taken place