S.S. Unit 1, Lesson 3 Terms

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archaeology

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the scientific study of historic and prehistoric peoples

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circa

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a term used to describe approximate dates

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excavate

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to make hollow by digging and removing material

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legend

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an unverifiable story that often contains both myth and fact

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myth

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a traditional story with superhuman characters and magical events

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origin

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source or beginning

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primary source

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an unaltered document of historical significance created by a witness to the event