History Chapter 1 Vocab

What is archaeology?

• The scientific study of ancient civilizations and their cultures through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.

• Any object made or used by humans in the past.

• The movement of people or animals from one place to another.

• A person or group of people who move from place to place without a permanent home.

What is an artifact?

• The scientific study of ancient civilizations and their cultures through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.

• Any object made or used by humans in the past.

• The movement of people or animals from one place to another.

• A person or group of people who move from place to place without a permanent home.

What is migration?

• The scientific study of ancient civilizations and their cultures through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.

• Any object made or used by humans in the past.

• The movement of people or animals from one place to another.

• A person or group of people who move from place to place without a permanent home.

What is a nomad?

• The scientific study of ancient civilizations and their cultures through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.

• Any object made or used by humans in the past.

• The movement of people or animals from one place to another.

• A person or group of people who move from place to place without a permanent home.

What is maize?

• The scientific study of ancient civilizations and their cultures through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.

• Any object made or used by humans in the past.

• The movement of people or animals from one place to another.

• A type of cereal grain commonly known as corn.

What is culture?

• The scientific study of ancient civilizations and their cultures through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.

• The shared beliefs, customs, traditions, and way of life of a particular group of people.

• The movement of people or animals from one place to another.

• A person or group of people who move from place to place without a permanent home.

What is civilization?

• The scientific study of ancient civilizations and their cultures through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.

• Any object made or used by humans in the past.

• An advanced and organized society characterized by complex institutions, technology, written language, and often urban centers.

• A person or group of people who move from place to place without a permanent home.

What is a theocracy?

• The scientific study of ancient civilizations and their cultures through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.

• A system of government in which religious leaders hold political power.

• The movement of people or animals from one place to another.

• A person or group of people who move from place to place without a permanent home.

What are hieroglyphics?

• The scientific study of ancient civilizations and their cultures through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.

• A system of government in which religious leaders hold political power.

• A system of writing used by ancient Egyptians and other cultures, consisting of symbols or pictures representing words.

• A person or group of people who move from place to place without a permanent home.

What does it mean to irrigate?

• The scientific study of ancient civilizations and their cultures through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.

• A system of government in which religious leaders hold political power.

• The movement of people or animals from one place to another.

• To artificially supply water to land or crops.