Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
Comprehension 1
Comprehension 2
Current Events
100
written or other recorded events of people
history
100
a scientist who examines objects to learn about the human past
archaeologist
100
What did people begin to do for the first time during the New Stone Age?
farm
100
In the words prehistoric and prehistory, what does the word "pre" mean?
before
100
Which country are we keeping a close eye on because they are testing missiles?
North Korea
200
stories passed down by word of mouth
oral traditions
200
a modern human or a member of an earlier group that may included ancestors or relatives of modern humans
hominid
200
Which Stone Age did almost all prehistory take place during?
Old Stone Age
200
What did people develop the ability to do during the period of prehistory?
use fire
200
Name one of the 2 hurricanes that hit the United States (Texas/Florida)
Harvey and Irma
300
the study of the Earth's surface and the processes that shape it
geography
300
a worker who is especially skilled at crafting items by hand
artisan
300
What did scientists study to learn about the Iceman's life?
his clothing, tools, and body
300
During the Old Stone Age, how did people get their food?
hunting and gathering
300
What 2 words did Mr. Rushton use to describe news stories that are not true?
"Fake news"
400
to adapt wild plants or tame wild animals and breed them for human use
domesticate
400
supplying land with water through a network of canals
irrigation
400
Having a surplus of food had a direct effect on what?
rapid population growth
400
How did farming change the way people lived?
they settled in one place
400
What country recently had an earthquake?
Mexico
500
A group of people with similar backgrounds, incomes, and ways of living
social class
500
a society with cities, a central government, job specialization, and social classes
civilization
500
In the ancient world, who would have been most likely to help spread new ideas and tools from one civilization to another?
traders
500
During the New Stone Age, what did farming settlements need in order to develop into cities?
a dependable source of drinking water
500
List the 3 branches of the United State government.
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
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