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Archaeology Voc.
| Term OR Concept | Definition OR Explanation |
|---|---|
| archaeology | study of the remains of past human life |
| anthropology | study of the origin and development of humans |
| prehistory | time before people began to keep written records |
| fossils | preserved remains of plants or animals |
| artifacts | products of human skill; things made by people that help you learn about their culture |
| excavate | uncover by digging |
| ethnocentric | belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group |
| primary source | first hand evidence of something that happened; **examples include: diaries, letters, interviews, newspapers, artifacts, autobiographies |
| secondary source | second-hand source that often cites primary sources; **examples include: textbooks, biographies, documentaries about historical events |
| Why do archaeologists set up grid patterns? | 1) to identify where finds were located; 2) to better recreate what was once there; 3) preserve the site so it isn't disturbed all at once |
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Dr. Bohny
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