Flashcards on Ancient History Concepts

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Ancient Era

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The era beginning when humans began writing things down and ending around 500 CE.

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Archaeology

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The study of fossils and artifacts to learn about people of the past.

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Artifact

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Objects created by humans, such as tools, art, and clothing.

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BCE

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Before Common Era; year numbers count how many years before 1 CE.

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CE

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Common Era; year numbers start with 1 and count up.

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Civilization

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A large, complex society.

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Culture

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The shared beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group of people.

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Domesticate

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To adapt plants or to tame wild animals for human use or benefit.

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Drought

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A period with little rainfall.

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Era

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A major division of time.