US History 1 Science Park Quarter 1 Vocab Review

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Theory of human migration from Asia to North America via an ice-free zone between glaciers.

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Ice-free Corridor Theory

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Theory of Southeast Asians using boats to cross the Pacific to South America.

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Transpacific Migration Theory

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Prehistoric culture of North and Central America known for leaf-shaped spearheads.

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Clovis

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Prehistory is defined as _____________.

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The period of time before written records

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Method to determine age of organic material:

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Carbon dating

Front

Word before a date indicating approximate time.

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Circa

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Object found in the earth representing historical events or culture.

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Artifact

Front

Study of human history via material culture: __________.

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Archaeology

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An archeologist searches the earth for evidence from past cultures.

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Excavates

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A tribe without a permanent settlement that moves from place to place is considered ___________.

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Nomadic