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study of ancient peoples
archaeology
tools, weapons and other things left by people
artifacts
a person who moves from place to place in search of hunting grounds
nomad
narrow body of water connecting two larger ones
strait
movement of someone from one area to another
migration
society ruled by religious leaders
theocracy
highly developed society
civilization
shared traditions and beliefs
culture
type of corn people in Mexico planted
maize
a method used by scientists to determine how old an artifact is
carbon dating
a group of related families
clan
symbols or pictures that represent things, ideas and sounds
hieroglyphics
broad platform cut into a steep slope
terrace
bring water to something
irrigate
agreement among people to join together
federation