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World History Chapter 1
Terms and People
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History
7th Grade
08/31/2008

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Term
History
Definition
the study of the past
Term
Primary source
Definition
a first-hand account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event
Term
Secondary source
Definition
the information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event
Term
Archaeology
Definition
the study of the past based on materials people have left behind
Term
Fossil
Definition
a part or imprint of something that was once alive
Term
Artifact
Definition
an object created and used by humans
Term
Society
Definition
a community of people who share a common culture
Term
Social structure
Definition
the way a society is organized
Term
Cause
Definition
to make something happen
Term
Effect
Definition
the result of an action or decision
Term
Purpose
Definition
use or function
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