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 source
the period of human prehistory that lasted about 12,000 years ago
prehistoric Age
the use of skills and tools to meet practical needs.
technology
the period of time before writing was invented
Prehistory
the raising of crops and animals for human use (farming and domesticating animals)
Agriculture
a moment when the course of history is changed for better or worse
turning point
train plants and animals to be useful to people
domesticate
an extra supply of people
surplus
people training to do one particular type of work. (To focus on one skill)
specialization
