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8th Grade USH1

Mr. A's Vocabulary Ch 1

QuestionAnswer
Archaeology The study of ancient peoples.
Artifact an item left behind by early people that represents their culture
Ice Age a period of extremely cold temperatures when part of the planet's surface was covered with massive ice sheets
Nomads people who move from place to place
Migration a movement of a large group of people to a new homeland
Maize an early form of corn grown by Native Americans
Carbon Dating a scientific method used to determine the age of an artifact
Culture a way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs & customs
Civilization a highly developed culture, usually with organized religions & laws
Theocracy a form of government in which the society is ruled by religious leaders
Hieroglyphics an ancient form of writing using symbols & pictures to represent words, sounds, & concepts.
Terrace a raised piece of land with the top leveled off to promote farming
Pueblo home or community of homes built by some Native Americans
Drought a long period of time with little rain
Adobe a sun-dried mud brick used to build the homes of some Native Americans
Federation a type of government that links different groups together
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