Prehistory Vocab Flashcards
What is surplus?
Surplus is when you have an amount that is extra or more than you need.
It is a noun.
What is specialization?
Specialization occurs when some individuals who are skilled in particular activities begin to invest all their time into these activities.
It is a noun.
What is agriculture?
Agriculture is the practice of growing one’s own food to survive.
It is a noun.
What is bronze?
Bronze is an alloy made by combining copper with tin to create a harder metal.
It is a noun.
What is a glacier?
A glacier is a big thick sheet of ice.
It is a noun.
What is a nomad?
A nomad is a person who moves in search of food.
It is a noun.
What is a fossil?
A fossil is evidence of plant or animal life preserved in rock.
It is a noun.
What is an archaeologist?
An archaeologist is a scientist who finds and analyzes objects left by early people.
It is a noun.
What does an anthropologist do?
An anthropologist uses artifacts and bone fragments to study the way people organize societies.
It is a noun.
What are artifacts?
Artifacts include anything shaped by human beings.
It is a noun.
What is an epidemic?
An epidemic is a large number of cases of a particular disease or medical condition happening at the same time in a particular community.
It is a noun.
What does it mean to sow?
To sow means to plant seeds in an area of ground.
It is a noun.
What does it mean to harvest?
To harvest means to gather crops.
It is a noun.
What is pre-history
To describe the long period of time before writing
What is technology
Tools and skills people use to meet needs
