Archaeology and Early Human Societies

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Archaeology

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The study of past societies through an analysis of what people have left behind.

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Artifacts

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Things that people left behind. Examples: Jewellery, tools, and weapons

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Fossils

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The remains of ancient plants and animals.

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Hominid

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An early ancestor of humans that developed in Africa & moved around the world.

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Nomad/Nomadic

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Constantly moving from place to place to provide for your basic needs - food, water and shelter.

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Migrate

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To move from one geographic region to another.

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Paleolithic Era

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PALEO = old LITHIC = stone. Known as the old stone age. Early humans used stone tools and moved to survive.

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Neolithic Era

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NEO = new LITHIC = stone. Known as the new stone age. Early humans stopped moving and started farming.

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Trait

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A specific feature or characteristic. Examples: funny, mean, strong

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Anthropology

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The study of human life and culture.