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Unit 1 Terms - SS

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TermDefinition
Archeologist A scientist who studies human history by digging up human remains and artifacts (Kind of like a detective for history!)
Artifact A simple object such as a tool or ornament showing human work (representing a culture or a stage of growth)
B. C. E Before the Common Era (before the birth of Christ)
Catalhoyuk A Neolithic site in present day Turkey
Fossil Remains, impression, or trace of a living thing of a former geological age, as a skeleton, or a footprint.
C. E "Common Era"; the global standard used to count years based on the birth of Christ
Migration Movement from one country, place, or locality to another
Neolithic the later part of the Stone Age when people used ground or polished stone weapons or implements
Neolithic Revolution A fundamental change in the way people lived from hunting and gathering to agriculture led to permanent settlements.
Nomadic Having no fixed home, and moving according to the seasons from place to place in search of food, water, and grazing land.
Obsidian A dark natural glass that forms when lava from a volcano cools (it was used to make arrowheads)
Paleolithic The early part of the Stone Age, lasting about 2.5 million years, when primitive stone implements were used
Sedentary Staying or living in one place instead of moving to different places
Tribal A group of people that live together (that includes many families and relatives who have the same language, customs, beliefs, and leader)
Turning Point The point at which a very significant (important) change occurs
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