Ancient Civilizations: Chapter 1 Vocabulary

Bones of once living animals and humans

To change to fit the surroundings

Period of time before people began to write

An explanation about life supported by evidence that is subject to change.

Stories passed down from generations by word of mouth

Humans and species with human-like characteristics.

The part a person plays in society; a responsibility

Objects made by people

A group of people living and working under a set of rules and traditions

The study of remains that early people left behind to learn about past cultures.

The result that comes from an action

The human race

Moving from one place to another

People with no settled home

A way of life shared by members of a group

People who search for food by hunting animals and gathering plants.

Period of time when early man begins to advance (Stone Age)

Surroundings

No longer found on earth

Application of knowledge to develop new tools or ways to make and do things.