Global Flashcards

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Out of Africa Theory

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When homo sapiens began spreading out of Africa to other parts of the world about 100,000 years ago and replacing populations of earlier hominids in Europe and Asia.

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Civilization

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A complex culture in which large numbers of people share a number of common elements such as social structure, religion, and art.

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Anthropology

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study of human life and culture. Including origins, environment, culture, and physical characteristics.

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Homo sapiens

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first anatomically modern humans.

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Artisans

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A skilled worker who makes products such as weapons and jewelry.

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Systematic agriculture

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keeping animals and growing food on a regular basis.

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Role

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A socially expected behavior pattern.

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Confluence

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A place where two rivers or streams join to become one.

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Homo habilis

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“handy human.” From 2.5 to 1.6 million years ago, hominid with a somewhat larger brain.

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Archaeology

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study of past societies through analysis of what people left behind.
Fossils and artifacts.

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Theory

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Hypothesis or unproved assumption.

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Hominid

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Human like creature that walked upright. 4 million years ago.

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Culture

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The way of life people follow.

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