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18 Cards in this Set
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history
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the recorded events of people
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prehistory
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(before history)period of time in the past before writing was invented
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archaeologist
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scientists who examine objects to learn about the past people and cultures
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oral tradition
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stories passed down by word of mouth
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historian
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people who study the written record of human life
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The Iceman of the Alps
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was discovered in 1991 by two hikers; lived before written records were kept; his clothing, tools, and body were used as clues to learn about his life
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nomad
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person who travels from place to place in search of food; they do not have a settled home
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fertile
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when soil contains substances that plants need to grow
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domesticate
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tame
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East Africa
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area where volcano erupted and scientists found evidence of early human footprints preserved in stone
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New Stone Age
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began in Southwest Asia when humans learned to grow their own food
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Old Stone Age
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during this time, people lived by hunting animals and gathering food
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irrigation
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network of canals to supply land with water from another place
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surplus
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more than needed
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artisan
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workers who have a special skill
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canal
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trench filled with water that allowed humans to transport items from place to place
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civilization
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a society that has cities, a central government run by offical leaders, and workers who specialize in various jobs.
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social class
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groups/classes of people with similar backgrounds, wealth, and ways of living
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