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8th Social Studies
UNIT 1 VOCABULARY
Term | Definition |
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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. |