Key Terms: World Studies

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the study of the earth and its features and of the distribution of life on the earth, including human life and the effects of human activity

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geography

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the study of humans, their origins, physical characteristics, institutions, religious beliefs, social relationships, etc.

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anthropology

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the systematic recovery and study of tools, graves, buildings, pottery, and other remains of past human life and culture

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archaeology

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the study of the origin, history and structure of the earth, including its rocks, minerals, soils, layers, and other features

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geology

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a record of what happened in the past

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history

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the study of the past, including explanations of events

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history

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the history of humans before the development of writing

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prehistory

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the period of time before humans developed the ability to write

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prehistory

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What is a complex society with a stable food supply, specialization of labor, system of government, social levels, and a highly developed culture?

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civilization

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the attitudes, beliefs, customs, traditions, art, and achievements of a society that are passed from one generation to another

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culture