Ancient Civilizations Lessons 1 and 2

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What is culture?

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The knowledge, beliefs, customs and values of a group of people.

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What does History mean?

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The study of the past

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What is archaeology?

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The study of the past based on what people left behind

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What are fossils?

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A print or imprint of something that was once alive.

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What are artifacts?

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Objects created by and used by humans

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What is a primary source?

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An account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event.

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What is a secondary source?

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Information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event

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What is geography?

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The study of earth's physical and cultural features

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What does environment mean?

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all the living and nonliving things that affect life in an area

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What are landforms?

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the natural features of the lands surface