Archaeology and Early Human History

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fossil

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preserved remains or evidence of a plant or animal from a long time ago

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archaeologist

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a scientist who examines objects to learn about the past

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artifact

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an object made by a human (art, tools, clothing)

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civilization

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a large group of people who live together in an organized way

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climate

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the average weather conditions over a long period of time

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culture

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shared characteristics of a group of people (customs, art, food, beliefs)

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technology

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tools and machines people design and use to solve problems and make life easier

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hominin

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our extinct ancestors who walked upright on two feet

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bipedal

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an animal that walks on 2 feet