Unit 1 Section 2 Vocabulary - History & Geography

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Archaeologist

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One who studies history from the remains of human cultures.

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Epigrapher

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One who interprets ancient inscriptions (writing).

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Historical Geology

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The study of the origin and life of the planet earth.

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Historiography

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The practice of writing history.

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Linguist

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One who can speak several languages.

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Numismatist

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One who studies coins, medals, or paper money.

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Primary Source

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A document or evidence that is from the same time as the historical subject being studied.

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Radioactive Method

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A method of dating the earth.

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Salinity

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A saline quality or condition; saltiness.

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Secondary Source

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A document or evidence written some time after the historical subject of study took place.