The Stone Ages Flashcards

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The written record of what has happened in the past

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History

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2
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About or around

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Circa

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3
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first hand account and created during time of study

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primary source

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4
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are records based on primary sources

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secondary sources

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5
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the period of human prehistory that lasted until about 12,000 years ago

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paleolithic age

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6
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the use of skills and ​tools to meet practical needs.

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technology

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7
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the period of time before writing was invented

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prehistory

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8
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the raising of crops and animals for human use (farming and domesticating animals)

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Agriculture

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9
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a moment when the course o history is changed for better or worse.

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turning point

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10
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train plants and animals to be useful to people.

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domesticate

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11
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an extra supply of something.

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surplus

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12
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people training to do one particular type of work. (To focus on one skill)

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specilizeation

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13
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Trade: the exchange of goods. (Goods for the service of goods)

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trade

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