The Stone Ages Flashcards
The written record of what has happened in the past
History
About or around
Circa
eyewitness/first hand account and is created during the time of study
primary source
are records based on primary sources
Secondary sources
the period of human prehistory that lasted until about 12,000 years ago
Paleolithic Age
The use of skills and tools to meet practical needs
Technology
the period of time before writing has invented
Prehistory
Agriculture
the raising of crops and animals for human use (farming and domesticating animals).
Turning Point
A moment when the course of history is changed for better or worse.
train plants and animals to be useful to people.
Domesticate
an extra supply of something.
Surplus
people training to do one particular type of work. (To focus on one skill)
Specialization
light soil in rivers that is moisture retentive soil type with a high fertility rating.
Silt
a legacy that consists of canals, artificial lakes and gates. It allowed farmers to expand their fields and bring water to their crops.
Irrigation
