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Paleolithic Era
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prehistory to around 12,000BCE
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another term for the Old Stone Age
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Neolithic Revolution
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when groups transitioned to sedentary farming
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a New Stone Age
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sedentary agriculture
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the growing of crops in one locale
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also domesticated animals for use at this time
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pastoralism
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a lifestyle based on herding domesticated animals such as goats
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nomadic
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metallurgy
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the ability to produce metal objects
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bronze first then iron
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cuneiform
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earliest known writing; wedge-shaped script on clay tablest
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first used in Sumeria
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polytheism/animism
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the worship of multiple nature gods, found in many cultures
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the first religion
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monotheism
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the worship of one creator God
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Judaism and Islam
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empire/colony
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a large conquered area with multiple domains
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Greeks and Romans
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city-state
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a city that functioned as its own state
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ancient Athens or present day Singapore
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barter
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an economy where goods are exchanged for other goods instead of paid for with money
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used by Egyptians
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dynasty
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a series of rulers who belong to the same family; a line of kings or princes.
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Hsia (Xia) & Shang -first of this in China
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Mesoamerica
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site of early American civilization from Mexico through Central America
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Olmec
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