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12 Cards in this Set
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history |
the written and other records of people |
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prehistory |
before history; the events in the period of time before writing was invented |
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archaeologist |
a scientist who examines bones, tools, structures, and other objects to learn about past peoples and cultures |
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oral traditions |
stories passed down through generations through word of mouth |
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nomad |
a person who has no single, settled home |
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fertile |
land or soil that contains substances plants need in order to grow well |
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domesticate |
to tame animals and raise them to be used by humans |
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historian |
a person who examines written records |
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civilization |
a society that is characterized by cities art, and architecture |
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artisan |
skilled worker |
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surplus |
more than is needed |
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social class |
a group of people with similar backgrounds, wealth, and ways of living |