Social Scientists & Evidence
A person who studies how people lived in the past by examining artifacts is called a…
Archaeologist
People who move from place to place in search of food are called…
Nomads
This farming method uses steps carved into mountains to grow crops.
Terrace farming
Groups of people who hunted animals and gathered plants for food were called…
Hunter‑gatherers
People who study landforms, climates, and locations are called…
Geographers
A person who studies cultures and how humans behave is known as a…
Anthropologist
This period is known for hunting, gathering, and simple stone tools.
Paleolithic Period
This system brings water from rivers to fields to help crops grow.
Irrigation systems
A group’s beliefs, customs, and way of life is known as its…
Culture
This continent is located south of Europe and is known for its large deserts and savannas.
Africa
Objects made or used by humans, such as tools or pottery, are called…
Artifacts
This period began when humans learned to farm and settle permanently.
Neolithic Period
Early farming began in areas with rich, productive land known as…
Fertile soil
Tools and skills people use to meet their needs are called…
Technology
This ocean lies between North America and Europe.
Atlantic Ocean
A person who studies and writes about past events is known as a…
Historian
**Daily Double**
The major turning point when humans shifted from hunting and gathering to farming is called the…
Neolithic Revolution
The spread of ideas, goods, and customs from one culture to another is called…
Cultural diffusion
A ranking of people based on wealth, jobs, or power is known as…
Social hierarchy
The movement of people, goods, and ideas from one place to another is known as…
Cultural diffusion
The study of human societies, their development, and their customs is called…
Anthropology
The process of taming plants and animals for human use is known as…
Domestication
A society where people produce goods the same way their ancestors did is known as a…
Traditional economy
**Daily Double**
A complex society with cities, government, and specialized jobs is called a…
Civilization
Early civilizations developed near rivers mainly because they provided water and…
Fertile land for agriculture