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Early People Vocab
Social Studies
Term | Definition |
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prehistory | a long period of time before people developed systems of writing and written language |
archaeology | the study of the ways of past cultures through objects they left behind |
archaeologist | one who carefully uncovers evidence from the past |
artifact | an object made by people long ago |
migrate | to move from one place to another |
excavation site | a place where archaeologists dig up artifacts |
technology | way in which humans produce the items they use |
domesticate | to tame wild animals or plants |
social divisions | formed when work was divided among villagers |
surplus | extra supply |
culture | the technology, customs, beliefs, and art of a group of people |
diverse | different |
climate | average weather conditions over time |
landform | surface feature such as a valley, plain, hill, or mountain |
glacier | a huge sheet of ice |
carbon dating | method scientists use to estimate the age of living things after they have died |
agriculture | raising plants and animals for human use |
anthropology | study of how people have developed and live in cultural groups |
scarce | not enough for to meet the demands |
harvest | to gather crops |
geography | relationship between physical features, climate, and people |
nomads | person who travels from place to place |