Unit 1 Vocabulary

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The study of the events that occurred in human past from written records, artifacts and other primary sources.

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history

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Events that occurred in human history before writing developed.

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prehistory

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The study of objects and structures from long, long ago.

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archaeology

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An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

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artifacts

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Any remains, impression, or trace of a living thing of a former period of time such as a skeleton, footprint, etc.

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fossil

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Documents and artifacts that existed AND were used by the people during the time period under study.

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primary sources

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Documents that are factual sources which were created AFTER the time period under study.

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secondary sources

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Characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, food, social habits, music and arts.

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culture

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A collection of myths or stories about a specific person, culture, religion, or any group with shared beliefs.

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mythology

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The study of human culture and how people interact, communicate, and adapt.

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anthropology