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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Circa
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Circaabout or around
3
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primary source
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eyewitness/first hand account and is created during the time of study.
4
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Secondary sources
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records based on primary sources
5
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Paleolithic Age
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the period of human prehistory that lasted until about 12,000 years ago.
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Technology
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the use of skills and tools to meet practical needs.
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Prehistory
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the period of time before writing was invented.
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Agriculture
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the raising of crops and animals for human use (farming and domesticating animals).
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Domesticate
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train plants and animals to be useful to people.
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Surplus
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an extra supply of something.
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Specialization
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people training to do one particular type of work. (To focus on one skill)
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