Lecture on Stonehenge and Related Archaeological Sites

Flashcards covering key terms related to Stonehenge, ancient societies, and archaeological concepts.

Stonehenge

A prehistoric monument located on Salisbury Plain, England, consisting of a ring of standing stones.

Neolithic

The last part of the Stone Age, characterized by the development of agriculture and permanent settlements.

Durrington Walls

A large Neolithic site near Stonehenge that likely housed the builders of the monument.

Stratified social organization

A hierarchical arrangement of individuals into social classes, often based on wealth, status, or occupation.

Bluestones

The smaller stones used in the construction of Stonehenge, believed to originate from the Preseli Hills in Wales.

Sarsen stones

The larger stone blocks that make up the outer ring and trilithons of Stonehenge.

Solstices

Astronomical events marking the highest and lowest points of the sun in the sky, significant for many ancient cultures.

Cremated bone fragments

Remains from cremation, often found at archaeological sites like Stonehenge, indicating burial practices.

Woodhenge

A prehistoric timber circle similar to Stonehenge, located near Durrington Walls.

Chaco Canyon

An important archaeological site located in New Mexico, known for its unique architecture and cultural significance.

Cahokia

A pre-Columbian Native American city near present-day St. Louis, known for its large earthen mounds and complex society.

Easter Island

A remote island in the Pacific Ocean, famous for its monumental statues called moai, created by the Rapa Nui people.

Atlantic Ocean

The second-largest ocean, situated between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east.

Pacific Ocean

The largest and deepest ocean, located between Asia and Australia on the west and the Americas on the east.