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The Neolithic Revolution - Unit 1

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archaeologist, A scientist who digs up artifacts to study history,
artifact, objects that are made, used, or modified by humans and give us information about life in the past.
B.C.E., Before the Common Era (before the birth of Christ)
Catalhoyuk, Neolithic site in present day Turkey
fossil, The remains or traces of plants and animals that lived long ago.
C.E., Common Era - used to count years after the birth of Christ
sedentary, staying in one area, not moving
migration, Movement from one place to another
Neolithic, Later part of the Stone Age - people used weapons and implements
Neolithic Revolution, Change from hunting/gathering to agriculture
nomadic, Moving from place to place in search of food, water, etc.
obsidian, a dark natural glass that forms from cooled lava
Paleolithic, Early part of the Stone Age, primitive stone tools used
tribal, A group of families/relatives who have the same language, customs and beliefs
turning point, When an important change occurs
hunters/gatherers, Nomadic tribes that lived by hunting and fishing.
prehistory, The time before written records.
historian, A person who studies history
primary source, a first hand account of a person, event or object
secondary source, Written AFTER the event takes place.


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