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World History Chapter 1 and 2 terms for quiz

World History Terms Chapter 1 and 2 For Quiz

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AnthropologyStudy of the origin and progress of humans
ArchaeologyStudy of past peoples and their cultures through artifacts
ArtifactsItems humans make
EconomicsStudy of distribution of consumables
GeographyStudy of people, places and local things
Political ScienceStudy Governments that societies use
SociologyStudy of peoples and their culture
LatitudeMeasure the distance north and south of equator
LongitudeMeasures distance east and west of prime meridian
prehistorytime before writing
culturepassing down a way of life
technologyskills and tools to meet needs
nomadicmoving to find food
pastoralhearding domesticated animals
polytheisticbelief in more than one God
city-stategovernment including a city and surrouding area
artisanSkilled craft workers
Cro-MagnonHomo Sapiens who replaced the Neanderthal in Europe
DomesticationTamed animals for economic purposes
Homo sapienFirst modern humans. Envolved into homo sapiens sapiens 150 thousand years ago
hunting and gatheringNomads who traveled for food and had little social distinction
NeanderthalLarge boned premodern humans who settled in Northern Europeans prior to homo sapiens
Stone AgeHumans time starting at 2 million BC characterized by humans using stone tools
SurplusMore material than is needed-could be traded
Animism1st religion, believe in Spirits in all things
NeolithicNew Stone Age starting around 12-14 thousand years ago characterized by 1st farming
PaleolithicOld Stone Age-lasting 2 million years-characterized by human use of stone tools
Components of Civilization (8)1. Writing 2. Cities 3. Government 4. Job Specialization 5. Social Classes 6. Art and Architecture 7. Public Works 8. Religion



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