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Ancient Cultures

Chapter 1

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A scientist who examines objects to learn about human past Archaeologist The beginning of history Writing Location of the Indus river Present-day Pakistan
Written and other recorded events of people History Earliest period of human culture Stone Age A mix of copper and tin Bronze
The study of earth's surface and processes that shape it Geography Most important discovery by early hominids Fire Characteristics of civilizations Art, writing, architecture
A member of an earlier group related to modern humans Hominid
A person who has no settled home Nomad
Supplying land with water through a network of canals Irrigation
A worker who is skilled at crafting items by hand Artisan
A member of an earlier group related to modern humans Hominid
A person who has no settled home Nomad
Supplying land with water through a network of canals Irrigation
A worker who is skilled at crafting items by hand Artisan
A member of an earlier group related to modern humans Hominid First domestication of plants in Southwest Asia Rice Defines social class Similar backgrounds, incomes, ways of living
A person who has no settled home Nomad Not a river associated with early civilizations Amazon Value of fire to hominids Protection from animals, allowed them to move to colder climates
Supplying land with water through a network of canals Irrigation Associated with the Old Stone Age Hunters-gatherers Levels of social class King, priest, artisan, farmer, servant
A worker who is skilled at crafting items by hand Artisan Where modern man is believed to have originated Africa
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