Measuring+Time

Measuring Time

Historian- A person who studies events in the past. Timeline- A line marked with important dates and events. Chronology- When you put events in the order they happened.

Period- A length of time which certain events happened. Also called era and epoch.

Watershed- Something important.

Prehistory- The time before writing was invented.

Archaeology and other Sources Archaeology- Scientific study of ancient cultures through artifacts.

Artifacts- Tools, weapons and pottery.

Anthropology- Study of human development and culture.

Develop- To go through a process of natural growth or evelution.

Culture- The characteristic features of everyday life shared by people in a particular place or time.

Oral Tradition- History passed down through songs and stories.

Science and Technology Technology- The use of science and enineering to do practical things.

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