Prehistory and Early Human Societies Flashcard

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What is the definition of "Prehistory"?

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The time before there was writing

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Who are "Hominids"?

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Early ancestors of humans

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What does "Migrate" mean?

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To move to a new place

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What is a "Land Bridge"?

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A strip of land connecting two continents

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What is "Domestication"?

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The process of changing plants or animals to make them more useful to humans

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What are "Megaliths"?

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Huge stone monuments

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What characterizes the "Paleolithic Era"?

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The first use of stone tools

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What is the "Neolithic Era" known for?

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Learning to make fire and tools like saws and drills

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What does "Society" refer to?

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A community of people who share a common culture

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What are "Hunter-gatherers" known for?

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Hunting animals and gathering wild plants, seeds, fruits, and nuts to survive