Topic 1 Origins of Civilization

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What can geologists tell archaeologists about fossils?

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Geologists can tell archaeologists how old the fossils are.

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What is a geologist?

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A geologist is a scientist who studies the physical materials of Earth itself, such as soil and rocks.

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What is anthropology?

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Anthropology is the study of how human beings behave.

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Which group is thought to be the first to bury its dead?

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Neanderthals are thought to be the first to bury their dead.

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Why do most scientists believe that human life started in Africa?

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Most scientists believe that human life started in Africa because the oldest human fossils were found there.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are hardened remains or imprints of living things that existed long ago.

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What is the significance of studying fossils?

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Studying fossils helps us understand how early people lived and evolved.

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What do archaeologists study?

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Archaeologists study human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.

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What is an artifact?

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An artifact is anything made and used by humans.

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What is the difference between a geologist and an archaeologist?

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A geologist studies the Earth's physical materials, while an archaeologist studies human history through artifacts and remains.