Unit 1.2 Vocab Flashcards
archaeologist
One who studies history from the remains of human cultures.
epigrapher
One who interprets ancient inscriptions (writings).
historical geology
The study of the origin and life of the planet earth.
historiography
The practice of writing history.
linguist
One who can speak several languages.
numismatist
One who studies coins, medals, or paper money.
primary source
A document or evidence that is from the same time as the historical subject being studied.
radioactive method
A method of dating the earth.
salinity
A saline quality or condition; saltiness.
secondary source
A document or evidence written some time after the historical subject of study took place.
sedimentation
The action or fact of depositing sediment.
source
Evidence or data.
speculate
To guess.
statistician
One skilled in collecting and arranging data.
tenacious
Keep on doing something until it is done.
