Historical and Agricultural Terms

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legend

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A story that is told over and over, which may be partly true.

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agriculture

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The practice of farming and raising animals.

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empire

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A large land that is ruled by one nation.

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conquered

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Taken over by force.

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archaeologist

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A person who studies the remains of things and people from long ago.

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civilization

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A complex society with cities, government, and social classes.

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artifact

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An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

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fossil

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The remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form.

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agricultural revolution

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A period of significant agricultural development marked by the domestication of plants and animals.

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sustainable agriculture

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Farming practices that meet current food needs without compromising future generations' ability to produce food.