World History, Patterns of Interaction: The Peopling of the World – Flashcards
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Scientists who uncover prehistoric people through artifacts
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archaeologists
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human made objects
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artifacts
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a people's unique way of living
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culture
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scientists who study culture
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anthropologists
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scientists who study fossils
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paleontologists
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the new stone age
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Neolithic Age
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creatures that walk upright
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hominids
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human-like beings
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Australopithecines
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the old stone age
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Paleolithic Age
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How long did the Paleolithic Age last?
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2.5million-8,000 (BC)
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How long did the Neolithic age last?
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8,000-3,000 (BC)
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When were the Australopithecines around?
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4million-1million (BC)
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What does Homo Habilis mean?
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Man of Skill
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When were the Homo Habilis around?
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2.5million-1.5million (BC)
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What were Homo Habilis known for?
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making stone tools
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What does Homo Erectus mean?
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upright man
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When were Homo Erectus around?
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1.6million-30,000 (BC)
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What are the Homo Erectus known for?
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fire and language
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ways of applying knowledge to meet people's needs
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technology
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the name for modern humans
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homo sapiens
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What does Homo Sapien mean?
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wise men
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When were the Neanderthals around?
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200,000-30,000 (BC)
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What were the Neanderthals known for?
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rituals and religion
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When were the Cro-Magnons around?
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40,000-8,000 (BC)
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What were the Cro-Magnons known for?
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art
