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archaeology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| archaeology | the study of the remains left by our ancestors. |
| prehistoric period | is before writing was used |
| historic period | is when people used writing |
| source | evidence that helps historians to build up a picture of the past |
| primary source | a source that comes directly from the past |
| secondary source | evidence that comes from a later date |
| bias | when the source favours one side of the other |
| propaganda | a way of presenting information in order to influence peoples opinion |
| century | 100 years |
| millennium | 1000 years |
| timeline | sequence of events represented |