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Prehistoric People
Social Studies 6
Term | Definition |
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technology | The use of skills and tools to meet practical human needs |
Old Stone Age | Period of human prehistory that lasted until about 12,000 years ago during which stone tools were most common technology |
hunter-gatherer | A person who met their needs by hunting animals and gathering food. |
agriculture | The raising of crops and animals for human use. |
New Stone Age | The period of human prehistory that lasted from 12,000 years ago to about 6,000 years ago during which people still used stone tools and began experimenting with agriculture. |
domesticate | To train animals and plants to be useful to people |
surplus | An extra supply of something |
specialization | Training to do a particular kind of work. |
civilization | A culture that has developed systems of specialization, religion, learning, and government. |
trade | The exchange of goods between people |