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prehistory
The time before people invented writing.
history
A chronological record of events, as of the life or development of a people or institution, often including an explanation of or commentary on those events. The branch of knowledge that records and analyzes past events.
anthropology
The study of humans, past and present
archaeology
The study of past people and cultures through their material remains.
culture
The way of life of a society, including its beliefs, values and practices.
technology
The skills and tools people use to meet their basic needs and wants.
Paleolithic Age (Old Stone Age)
Old Stone Age. People use stone for tools and weapons and hunted/gathered for food.
Neolithic Age
New Stone Age. People used stone for tools but began farming for food. Began c. 10,000 B.C. in the Fertile Crescent.
Neolithic/agricultural revolution
The agricultural revolution began a process leading people toward "civilization" itself with more and more advancement.
nomad
People who move from place to place in search of food (for themselves or their herds); today, it informally means people who move around a lot without settling anywhere.
animal domestication
Raising animals (controlling where they move, eat and breed) so that they are useful to humans.
civilization
An advanced society that has cities, governments, complex religions/philosophy & art/architecture, public works, job specialization and technology, social classes, and writing/record-keeping
polytheism
Belief in many gods.
cultural diffusion
The spread of ideas, customs and technologies from one people to another. "Diffusion" means "the state of being spread out or transmitted especially by contact."
city-state
A political unit that includes a city center and its surrounding countryside, which was used for growing food.
empire
A group of states or territories controlled by one ruler. Often they were diverse, with multiple languages, cultures, local gods, local laws, etc.
On a timeline, what does "B.C." mean?
"Before Christ" (before the birth of Jesus)
On a timeline, what does "B.C.E." mean?
"Before the Common Era" (before the birth of Jesus)
On a timeline, what does "A.D." mean?
"Anno Domini" ("In the year of the Lord," after the birth of Jesus)
On a timeline, what does "C.E." mean?
"Common Era" (after the birth of Jesus)
In which century is the year 250 BC/BCE?
In the 3rd century BC/BCE.
In which century is the year 476 AD/CE?
In the 5th century AD/CE/