Early Man/Stone Age Vocabulary Flashcard

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The period of the Stone Age associated with the evolution of humans. It predates the Neolithic period.

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Paleolithic

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The time when human beings first domesticated plants and animals and no longer relied entirely on hunting and gathering.

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Agricultural Revolution

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A person who learns about the human past by studying fossils and artifacts.

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Archaeologist

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A person who moves from place to place in search of food.

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Nomad

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Movement of people from one place to another.

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Migration

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A factor that draws or attracts people to another location.

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Pull Factors

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A factor that causes people to leave their homelands and migrate to another region.

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Push Factors

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The taming of animals for human use, such as work or as food.

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Domestication

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An original document containing the observations, ideas, and conclusions of an individual. It is a firsthand account presented by someone present or actively participating in the event. Examples include manuscripts, photographs, oral histories, and personal journals.

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Primary Source

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Mechanical things that make living easier.

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Technologies