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Age of Exploration

TermDefinition
artifact noun the tools, weapons, and other objects that early people left behind.
archaeology noun the study of ancient peoples
strait noun a narrow body of water that connects two larger ones.
migration verb movement of people from one area to another
nomads noun people who moved from place to place in search of hunting grounds
sources noun where things come from
maize noun a type of corn
carbon dating verb how scientists can measure the amount of radioactive carbon in an artifact
estimate verb to make an educated guess
cultures noun shared traditions and behaviors.
civilizations noun highly developed societies
complex adjective complicated
theocracy noun a society ruled by religious leaders
hieroglyphics noun symbols or pictures that represent things, ideas, and sounds.
linked noun, connected
terraces noun broad platforms
irrigated verb brought water to, their corn, cotton, and other crops by digging hundreds of miles of channels
channels noun, long narrow river
pueblos noun villages
structure noun building
federations noun agreements among different groups to join together
clan groups of related families
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