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NeanderthalsNeanderthals (Homo Neanderthalensis) were a extinct species or sub species (Homo Sapiens) that lived in the middle of the Paleothic Age
HomonidsAny creature that walks on two feet
GeographyThe study of earth and it's people
LongitudeA measure of distance east or west of the Prime Meridean
LatitudeA measure of distance north or south of the equator
Tropic of CancerA Latitude line that runs parralel to the equator and is 23.5N
Tropic of CapricornA latitude line that runs parralel to the equator and is 23.5S
LucyThe first human. She existed around 3.5 million B.C.
Paleolithic AgeAn era between 2.5 million and 8000 B.C., and was known for the use of stone tools.
Mesolithic AgeAn era between 10,000 to 6000 B.C., and was known for contrling fire and developing language
Neolithic AgeAn era between 8000 and 3000 B.C. and was known for pottery, farming, and weaving
Hunter GatheresNomads who hunted and gathered food.
MigrationTo move from a place to another
ReligeonThe worship of a god,gods, or spirits.
TechnologyThe use of one's mind to create what is neaded. Like in Sumer they created the days of the week,cuniform,and bronze.
DomesticateTo tend or raise an animal or plant to be used by humans.
Slash and BurnTo cut down trees and to burn the feild to make fertile soil for crops to grow
IrrigationWhen you dig ditches by the river for water for your crops.
SurplusWhen you have an extra of something
Social classA group of people who's parent's jobs were for example warrior, farmer,etc
GovernmentA system for creating order and providing leadership
Examples of Socialized SkillsFarming,warrior,religous leader,etc
MesopotamiaThe land between two rivers
The two riversTigris and Euphrates
FloodplainFlat land bordering the water
SiltFine fertile soil after a flood.
DroughtA long period with little rain and less water.
City-stateA city and its nearby farmlands
ZigguratAn ancient Sumerian or Babylonian temple that rose in steplike levels,and was used to observe the stars,and was like a city hall.
PolytheismA belief in more than one god or goddeses,that the Sumerians believed in.
KingA leader a very high ranking peron,who controls his city.
CivilizationA human society with more advanced things than Complex Villages
SumerThe first civilization which rose around3300 B.C.
Primary SourceA historical event that was written about by people who witnessed it..
Secondary SourceA historical event written after it happened
Charachteristics of a Complex VillageA lot of people.Religous Centers.Trade/Economy.Agriculture.Homes
Catal HuyukThe Catal Huyuk was a really old complex village and it was very religeous. It was nicknamed the Temple City, and it started around 6,500 B.C.
The Six Big IdeasBeleifs,Culture,Economics,Geography,Government,and Science and Technology.
5 Traits of CivilizationAdvanced Cities,Advanced Technology,Complex Institutions,Record Keeping, and Specialized Workers
7 countries of Central AmericaBelize,Costa Rica,El Salvador, Guatamala,Hondouras,Nicaragua, and Panama
The 13 South American CountriesArgentina ,Bolivia,Brazil,Chile,Columbia,Ecuador,French Guiana,Guyana,Paraguay,Peru,Surinam,Uruguay,Venezuela
Mercator ProjectionA map that shows most of the continents but, it streches out the north and south poles
Homolosine ProjectionThis map shows the oceans, but the measurments are off.
Robinson ProjectionThis shows the earth, but the north and south poles are flatened
4 types of homonidsAustralopithecine,Homo Habilis,Homo Erectus,and Homo Sapiens
5 themes of GeographyLocation,Place,Region,Movement,Human-Enviroment Interaction.
The Start of FarmingFarming started around 8000 B.C.
CunifornThe type of writing Sumerians used.
HammurabiThe first king to create a legal code(laws)
Villages startVillages started around 5000 B.C.
Writing starts(cuniform)Writing started around 3000 B.C.
Inevtions Sumerians madeBronze,The days of the week, and writing
Elements of Prehistoric cultureReligeon,Language,and Art
Political MapA map that shows a continent, and what people created.
Physical MapA map that shows a continent, and shows the natural things created.
Thematic MapA map that shows any kind of informattion. For example it can answer:How many people speak Spanish in(South America,North America,etc.)
Fire5000 B.C.