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
Records based on primary sources
Secondary sources
The period of human prehistory that lasted until about 12,00 years ago
Paleolithic 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 something
Surplus
People training to do one particular type of work. (To focus on one skill)
Specialization
The exchange of goods. (Good for a good, service for a good)
Trade