Unit 1.2 Vocab Flashcards

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archaeologist

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One who studies history from the remains of human cultures.

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2
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epigrapher

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One who interprets ancient inscriptions (writings).

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3
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historical geology

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The study of the origin and life of the planet earth.

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4
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historiography

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The practice of writing history.

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5
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linguist

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One who can speak several languages.

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6
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numismatist

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One who studies coins, medals, or paper money.

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7
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primary source

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A document or evidence that is from the same time as the historical subject being studied.

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8
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radioactive method

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A method of dating the earth.

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9
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salinity

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A saline quality or condition; saltiness.

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10
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secondary source

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A document or evidence written some time after the historical subject of study took place.

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11
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sedimentation

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The action or fact of depositing sediment.

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12
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source

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Evidence or data.

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13
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speculate

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To guess.

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14
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statistician

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One skilled in collecting and arranging data.

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15
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tenacious

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Keep on doing something until it is done.

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16
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unprejudiced

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Without prejudice; not biased; fair; impartial.

17
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uranium

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A radioactive material.

18
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versatile

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Able to do many things well.