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5 aspects of civilization |
1. specialized workers 2. advanced cities 3. complex institutions 4. keeping records 5. advanced technology |
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Paleoantologist |
They examine the fossil remains of animals and plant life to understand past geological periods |
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Anthropologist |
Scientists who study the origin, development, social habits, distribution, and culture of humans |
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Scopes Monkey Trial |
The state of Tenessee banned the teaching of Darwin's theory because it went against Christian beliefs and vaqlues. Scopes lost the trial and $100. This caused a lot of negative publicity but sparked interest in Americans. |
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Natural Selection |
Organisms with the most valuable characteristics survive the "struggle for existence" where as the others die out (survival of the fittest) |
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Social Darwinism |
The theory that Darwin's theory of "survival of the fittest" can be applied to society |
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Charles Darwin |
Naturalist and geologist that came up with the theory of natural selection (1809-1882) |
