Ch. 1 Early Gatherers And Hunters Flashcards
Archeologists draw conclusions about prehistoric peoples by _________.
Finding and analyzing ancient artifacts.
Professionals who are dedicated to studying ancient people’s artifacts.
Archeologists
During the Ice Age, the people of _____ used hand-made tools.
Clovis, New Mexico.
Scholars believed for years that the Clovis people were the _______ people in the _______.
First
Americas?
Finding Monte Verde, Chile, was important because:
It proved that the Clovis people were not the first Americans.
The widespread use of polished rock tools marked the beginning of the ________.
New Stone Age.
Surplus food led to ______ during the Stone Age.
Bartering
Name some things that are part of someone’s culture:
Technology
Customs
Beliefs
Art
Animals that early humans domesticated were those that _____
Could be useful to them.
How do archeologists draw conclusions about an ancient civilization?
By uncovering and studying evidence, or clues from the past.
Why are the Clovis people important to archeologists?
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Do you think scientists will change their theories if evidence of a civilization older than 12,500 years is found? Why?
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What is one possible reason why we continue to domesticate different types of plants today?
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Do people today use domesticated animals in the same ways as people did during the Stone Age? Explain.
Yes. Animals provide meat for food and skin for clothing.
The long period of time before people developed systems of writing and written language.
Prehistory
Prehistory
The long period of time before people developed writing and written language.
The study of the past cultures through the things that remain such as buildings, tools or pottery.
Archeology
Archeology
The study of past cultures through the things that remain such as buildings, tools or pottery.
Archaeologist
A scientist who uncovers evidence or proof from the past.
A scientist who uncovers evidence or proof from the past.
Archaeologist.
Artifact.
An object made by people long ago.
