| A | B |
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| Archaeology | the study of ancient peoples |
| artifact | an item left behind by early people that represents their culture |
| Ice Age | a period of extremely cold temperatures when some of the earth was covered with ice |
| nomad | people who move fromplace to place, usually in search of food |
| migration | a movement of a large number of people into a new homeland |
| maize | an early form of corn grown by native americans |
| carbon dating | a scientific method used to determine the age of an artifact |
| culture | a way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs |
| civilization | a highly developed culture with organized religions and laws |
| theocracy | a form f government ruled by religious leaders |
| hieroglyphics | an ancient form of writing using symbols and pictures |
| terrace | a raised piece of land with the top leveled off for farming |
| pueblo | a home or homes built by native americans |
| drought | a long period of time without rainfall |
| adobe | a sun-dried mud brick used to build the homes of Native Americans |
| federation | a type of government that links different groups together |
