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OCA - SS - U1 L1
Early Peoples
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Social Studies
8th Grade
09/01/2012

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archaeology
Definition
the study of ancient peoples
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artifact
Definition
an item left behind by early people that represents their culture
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carbon dating
Definition
a scientific method used to determine the age of an artifact
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culture
Definition
a way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs
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Ice Age
Definition
a period of extremely cold temperatures when part of the planet's surface was covered with massive ice sheets
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maize
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an early form of corn grown by Native Americans
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migration
Definition
a movement of a large number of people into a new homeland
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nomads
Definition
people who move from place to place, usually in search of food or grazing land
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