Ch. 1 Early Human History

Studies Artifacts to piece together the past.

An advancement that brought water from one source to another.

This advancement brought cultures together, created a demand for language and record keeping.

Means about or approximately

Studies human cultures

Wise and knowing

This age is characterized by the invention of farming.

All set humans apart from other species EXCEPT:

Scientists who put events in order.

Characterized by sophisticated tools, domestication of dogs, pottery

The land bridge that connected Asia to the Americas.

Technique used to clear land for farming and to fertilize the land.

Characterized by the stone tools and manipulation of fire.

Early humans first appeared in

All species evolve through this

Civilizations first appeared near

Method of determining the age of past artifacts.

To tame or train for human use

Studies written history

The Iceman's ax, clothing, and tools were all these

This invention led to settlement, villages, and eventually a civilization.

Time before writing was invented

Man of Skill

Results from income inequality and power struggle.

The year of our lord

All are characterizations of a civilization EXCEPT: