1.3 Developing Cultures Flashcards
Cave of the Hands
A cave in Patagonia, a land in southern South America, where people painted on the walls thousands of years ago.
Lascaux
A site in southern France with cave art from about 17,000 yrs ago.
Altamira
A site in Spain where prehistoric paintings appear on the ceiling of caves.
Chauvet
A site in southern France with 32,000 year old cave paintings and artifacts.
Culture
The way in which individuals and groups react with their environment, including their technology, customs, beliefs, and art.
Anthropology
The study of how people have developed and lived in cultural groups.
Landform
A natural feature of Earth’s surface such as a valley, plain, hill, or mountain
Geography
The study of the relationship between physical features, climate, and people.
Diverse
Different
Late Stone Age
The end of the New Stone Age.