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chapter 1
age of exploration
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| archaeology | the study of the material remains of ancient people |
| artifact | a tool, weapon, or other object left behind by early people |
| strait | a narrow passage of water between two larger bodies of water |
| maize | a variety of corn |
| carbon dating | a scientifitc method of determining the age of an artifact |
| Cuture | peoples shared values, beliefs, tradtions, and behaviors |
| migration | the movement of people into a new area |
| nomad | a person who moves from place to place |
| civilization | highly developed society |
| theocacy | a society the is ruled by religious leaders |
| hieroglyphic | a form of writing that uses symbols or pictures to represent things, ideas, and sounds |
| terrace | a broad platform of flat land cut into shape |
| 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 |