Term 1 Core Vocabulary

Observatory

• A structure used for observing events in the night sky. The focus is often on the movement of planets and the actions of stars.

• A facility for studying terrestrial weather patterns and climate change.

• A building designed for the study of marine biology and oceanography.

• A center for conducting experiments in particle physics.

Civilization

• A simple society with no social structure.

• A complex society characterized by large settlements, social classes, and a form of government.

• A nomadic lifestyle with no permanent settlements.

• A society that relies solely on agriculture.

Oral Tradition

• The practice of passing down stories, histories, and cultural knowledge verbally from one generation to the next.

• A method of recording history through written documents.

• The use of technology to share cultural knowledge.

• A form of storytelling that is only performed in written form.

Artifact

• An object made or used by humans, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

• A natural object found in the environment, such as a rock or tree.

• A digital file created for online use, like a PDF or image.

• A tool used for scientific experiments, often made of glass or metal.

Archeology

• The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts.

• The study of ancient languages and scripts.

• The analysis of geological formations and their impact on human life.

• The examination of historical documents and records.

Chronology

• The study of ancient civilizations.

• The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.

• A method of time travel.

• The analysis of historical documents.

Agriculture

• The practice of farming and producing food.

• A method of urban planning.

• A type of industrial manufacturing.

• A form of renewable energy production.

Hierarchy

• A system of organizing people or things into levels of importance or authority.

• A method of random selection for decision making.

• A technique for measuring physical distances.

• A process of eliminating unnecessary steps in a workflow.

Ritual

• A spontaneous and unstructured event that occurs without planning.

• A formalized and repeated set of actions or ceremonies, often performed for religious or cultural purposes.

• A casual gathering of friends for socializing and entertainment.

• An informal practice that varies greatly between individuals.

Hierarchy

• A system where everyone is treated equally.

• A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

• A method of organizing tasks in a project.

• A type of social gathering for leaders.