Prehistoric Age Vocabulary Words and Concepts

Explore key terms and concepts related to the Prehistoric Age, including time period naming systems, cultural aspects, human evolution, agricultural practices, and societal organization. From defining BCE and CE to discussing artifacts, technology, nomads, and civilization, this collection offers insights into the early stages of human development.

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• Culture
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1. Chapter 2 Prehistoric Age Vocabulary Words

2. 1)Before Common Era (BCE)- More Scientific time period naming system that replace B.C. 2) Common Era (CE)- More scientific time period naming system that replaced A.D. 3) Paleolithic Age- Old Stone Age 4) Neolithic Age- New Stone Age 5) Culture- a society s way of life shown by its ideology, customs and arts

3. 6)Artifacts- Human-made remnants from past culture 7) Technology- Ways of applying knowledge, tools and inventions to meet one s needs 8) Homo Sapiens- Species name for modern humans 9) Hominids- Prehistoric species of man that began to walk upright 10) Nomads- Societies that move from place to place in order to meet their basic survival needs

4. 11) Hunter-Gatherers- Another name for nomadic societies 12) Neolithic Revolution- Shift from a hunting and gathering culture to a food-producing society 13) Domestication- Taming of animals for human use 14) Agriculture- The growing of crops to be used as a sustainable food source 15) Arable- Fertile land suitable for farming

5. 16) Civilization- Complex culture in which people share a number of common elements 17) Job Specialization- Development of skills in a specific type of trade 18) Slash and Burn Farming- Technique that involves using ashes as fertilizer to create suitable farmland 19) Traditional Economy- System that relies on the production of agriculture and simple goods 20) Barter System-Method of exchange by which goods or services are directly exchanged for other goods or services

6. 21) Artisans- Skilled trade workers 22) Institution- Long Lasting Pattern of organization within a civilization