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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Archaeology | The study of ancient peoples. |
| Artifact | Things left behind by early people, such as stone tools, weapons, baskets, and carvings. |
| Ice Age | A period of extremely cold temperatures when part of the planet's surface was covered with massive ice sheets. |
| Nomad | People who moved from place to place. |
| Migration | A movement of a large number of people into a homeland. |
| Maize | An early form of corn grown by Native Americans. |
| Carbon Dating | A scientific method used to determine the age of an artifact. |
| Culture | A way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs. |
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