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8th Social Studies
UNIT 1 VOCABULARY
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Archaeology | The study of the material remains of ancient people |
| Artifacts | A tool, weapon, or other object left behind by early people. |
| Strait | A narrow passage of water between two larger bodies of water |
| Migration | The movement of people into a new area |
| Nomad | A person who moves from place to place. |
| Maize | A variety of corn. |
| Carbon Dating | A scientific method of determining the age of an artifact |
| Culture | A person’s shared values, beliefs, traditions and behaviors |
| Clans | A group of people who have a common ancestor. |
| Irrigate | To supply water crops by artificial means. |
| Federations | A government that links and unites different groups. |