Unit 2 the stone age Flashcards
the written record of what happened in the past
History
about or around
Circa
eyewitness/firsthand account and is created during the time of study
primary source
records based on primary sources
Secondary sources
Paleolithic Age
the period of human prehistory that lasted until about 12,000 years ago.
Technology .
the use of skills and tools to meet practical need
the period of time before writing was invented
Prehistory
the raising of crops and animals for human use (farming and domesticating animals)
Agriculture
A moment when the course of history is changed for the better
Turning point
train plants and animals to be useful to people.
Domesticate
an extra supply of stuff
Surplus
people training to do one particular type of work (to focus on one skill)
Specialization
the exchange of goods (good for a good, service for a good.)
Trade
