Archaeology and Prehistory Vocab

What is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of artifacts and structures called?

• anthropology

• geology

• paleontology

• archaeology

What is the period of time before written records called?

• primitive age

• paleo

• ancient history

• prehistory

What is a spear-throwing device used by ancient cultures called?

• slingshot

• atlatl

• bow and arrow

• spear gun

What is the shared beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a particular group of people called?

• tradition

• culture

• religion

• language

What are ancient tools used for grinding food called?

• blenders

• hammers

• mano and metate

• toothbrushes

What term is used to describe the original inhabitants of a region or country?

• environment

• indigenous

• foreign

• immigrant

What is the term for a group of people who move from place to place in search of food and resources?

• explorers

• settlers

• nomads

• wanderers

What is the prefix used to describe something related to the ancient or early period of time?

• pre-

• post-

• pro-

• mid-

What does "Paleo" mean?

• Pale

• New

• Old or Ancient

• Fast and Furious

What does the word "Archaic" mean?

• very old

• arch

• brand new

• cave men