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Chapter 1
Prehistoric Times
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History
6th Grade
09/09/2014

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prehistoric time
Definition
the period before the invention of writing
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Archaeologist
Definition
the scientist who studies the clues from prehistoric times
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Old Stone Age
Definition
The time when stones were used without being shaped or sharpened
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cave drawings
Definition
humanities earliest attempt at art.
Early form of writing.
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The New Stone Age
Definition
Improved stone tools and weapons... sharpened the stones and to shape them to make them more functional
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Metal age
Definition
the period in which man began to use metal tools
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copper
Definition
first metal probably used by man
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Bronze
Definition
copper and tin mixed/melted together formed this 'new' metal
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Bronze Age
Definition
The period of ancient human culture characterized by the use of broze that began about 4000 BC and ended with the coming of the Iron Age
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Iron Age
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Period of human culture identified by the smelting of iron and its use in industry beginning before 1000 BC in Egyp and western Asia
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Hebrews
Definition
God revealed the chief events in their past history to their great leader, Moses. Moses wrote down God's revelation in five books - the first fieve books of the Old Testament in the Bible
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trade
Definition
exchange goods and ideas with others
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BC
Definition
Before Christ
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AD
Definition
After the birth of Christ
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Anno Domini
Definition
Latin for: in the year of the Lord
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Gifts from God to humankind
Definition
1) mind - enabled early man to recall other related events, plan and escape danger or trouble
2) Speech - being able to share new discoveries and ideas
3) hands - amazing natural tools - more skillful than any animals paws, perform many types of work with precision
Walking upright... leaves our hands free for work
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