The First Civilizations (Anc.Civilizations) Chapter 1 Vocabulary

Scientist who studies the physical characteristics and cultures of humans and their ancestors

• Archaeologist

• Anthropologist

• Nomad

• Fossil

Scientist who learns about past human life by studying fossils and artifacts.

• Archaeologist

• Anthropoligist

• Domesticate

• Specialization

Weapon, tool, or other item made by humans.

• Anthropologist

• Archaeologist

• Fossil

• Artifact

Trace or imprint of a plant or animal that has been preserved in rock.

• Artifact

• Technology

• Fossil

• Specialization

A person who regularly moves from place to place.

• Nomad

• Archaeologist

• Anthropologist

• Domesticate

Tools and methods used to help humans perform tasks.

• Artifacts

• Fossils

• Domesticate

• Technology

To tame animals and plants for human use.

• Technology

• Domesticate

• Specialization

• Artifact

The development of different kinds of jobs.

• Specialization

• Technology

• Fossil

• Artifact

A Political District

• Province

• City-state

• Empire

A group of traveling merchants and animals.

• Caravan

• Crew

• Nomads