"Mysteries of the Ancient Past" Vocabulary

Front

What is a grave, or special place for the body of a dead person?

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Tomb

Front

What does it mean to place something in the ground?

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Bury

Front

What is an object, or the remains of one, that represents a culture?

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Artifact

Front

What is a piece of information that leads to a solution?

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Clue

Front

What is the culture of a specific place, time, or group of people?

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Civilization

Front

What is the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts?

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Archaeology

Front

Who is a person that studies human history and prehistory through excavation?

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Archaeologist

Front

What is a large structure built as a tomb, often associated with ancient Egypt?

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Pyramid

Front

What term describes the remains of ancient structures or objects that provide insight into past cultures?

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Ruins

Front

What is the term for a historical period characterized by the use of tools and the development of agriculture?

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Neolithic Era