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Chapter 1
Prehistory
Term | Definition |
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prehistory | period of time before writing was developed |
archaeology | study of past cultures through the study of artifacts |
archaeologist | scientist who uncovers evidence from the past, artifacts, and studies ancient people |
artifacts | objects made by people long ago, such as tools, jewelry, pottery |
excavation site | where archaeologists dig up artifacts and use them to draw conclusions about prehistoric people |
migrate | move from place to place |
ice age | period of time when glaciers covered great stretches of land |