Prehistory & Early Man Vocabulary

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Homo sapiens

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The species name for modern humans, believed to be the first hominids to develop language.

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Tool

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A handheld object designed to help complete a specific task.

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Anthropology

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The study of humans, their development, culture, and behavior.

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Migration

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The movement from one location to another to establish a new permanent settlement.

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Neanderthals

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An extinct hominid closely related to humans, known for being the first to bury their dead.

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Domestication

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The process of adapting wild plants and animals for human use.

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Nomads

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People who move from place to place in search of food and resources.

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Agriculture

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The practice of farming, including the cultivation of plants and the rearing of animals.

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Australopithecus

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An early hominid species that lived in Africa, known for walking upright.

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Stonehenge

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A prehistoric monument in England, believed to have been used for ceremonial purposes.