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Chapter 1
Age of Exploration
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| archaeology | The study of the material remains of ancient peoples. |
| artifact | a tool, a 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 person's shared values, beliefs, traditions, and behaviors. |
| civillization | highly developed society |
| theocracy | a society that is ruled by religious leaders |
| hieroglyphic | a form of alphabetic letters used long ago. |