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Ch. 1 Archaeology Periods 1 and 7
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6th Grade
10/17/2016

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Prehistory
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the long period of time before people developed systems of writing and written language
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Archaeology
Definition
the study of past cultures through the things that remain (ex. buildings, tools, or pottery)
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Anthropology
Definition
the study of how people have developed and lived in cultural groups
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Archaeologist
Definition
a scientist who uncovers evidence or proof from the past
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Artifact
Definition
an object made by people long ago
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Migrate
Definition
to move from one place to another
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Glacier
Definition
a huge sheet of ice
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Beringia Land Bridge
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a prehistoric land bridge that once connected Asia and North America
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Technology
Definition
the way in which humans produce the items they use
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Domesticate
Definition
to tame
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Harvest
Definition
to gather
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Excavation Site
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a site where archaeologists uncover artifacts
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Agriculture
Definition
the raising of plants or animals for human use
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Surplus
Definition
an extra supply
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Nomad
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a person who travels from place to place without a permanent home
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Social Division
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a group that does a certain type of work
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Climate
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the average weather conditions of a place over a long span of time
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Culture
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The way in which individuals and groups react with their environment, including their technology, customs, beliefs and art
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Geography
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The study of the relationship between physical features, climate, and people
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Diverse
Definition
Different
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