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Ch 1: Early Americas
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Archaeology | The study of the material remains of ancient peoples. |
| Artifact | A tool, weapon, or other object left behind by early peoples. |
| Strait | A narrow passage of water between two larger bodies of water. |
| Migration | The movement of people into a new area. |
| Nomad | Person who moves from place to place. |
| Maize | A variety of corn. |
| Carbon Dating | A scientific method of determining the age of an artifact. |
| Culture | A people's shared values, beliefs, traditions, and behaviors. |
| Civilization | Highly developed society. |
| Theocracy | A society that is ruled by religious leaders. |
| Hierogyphic | A form of writing that uses symbols or pictures to represent things, ideas, and sounds. |
| Terrace | A broad platform of flat land cut into a slope. |
| Irrigate | To supply water to crops by artificial means. |
| Federation | A government that links and unites different groups. |
| Clan | A group of people who have a common ancestor. |
| Source | A supply |
| Estimate | A rough calculation of a number |
| Complex | Highly detailed |
| Link | To connect |
| Channel | A long, narrow gutter or groove through which water can flow |
| Structure | A building |