The stone ages Flashcards
history
the written record of what has happened in the past
Circa
about or around
primary source
eyewitness/first hand account and is created during the time of study.
Secondary soursces
are records based on primary sources
Technology
the use of skills and tools to meet practical needs.
Paleolithic Age
the period of human prehistory that lasted until about 12,000 years ago.
prehistory
the period of time before writing was invented
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.
Domesticate
train plants and animals to be useful to people.
Surplus
an extra supply of something.
Specialization
people training to do one particular type of work. (To focus on one skill