Episode 3 Vocabulary (Walking with Cavemen)

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Homo ergaster

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A type of early human that was the first to use more advanced tools and migrate out of Africa.

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Hand-axe

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A large, sharp stone tool used for cutting, chopping, and digging.

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Acheulean Tools

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A type of stone tool technology known for its well-made, hand-axe tools.

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Fire

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A key discovery in this episode, used for warmth, protection, and cooking food.

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Cooked Food

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Food that has been heated, which provides more energy and is easier to digest.

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Social Group

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A family or larger community that works together to survive.

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Hunting

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The act of chasing and killing wild animals for food.

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Shelter

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A place that provides protection from the weather or from danger.

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Home Base

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A central place where a family or group returns to rest and eat.

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Territory

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An area of land that a group of animals or people defends as their own.