Flashcards › Ancient Civilizations Chapter one Prentice Hall

History The recorded events of people pre-history the period of time before writing was invented archaeologist A scientist who studies ancient objects to learn about the people who used the objects. oral tradition Stories passed down by word of mouth. irrigation to supply land with water from another place surplus more of something, such as food,than is needed. artisan a worker who is especially skilled in making something. civilization a society that has cities, a central government, and workers who specialize in various jobs. social class a group of people with similar backgrounds, wealth, and ways of living. nomad a member of a group of people who had no settled home. fertile containing substances plants need to grow domesticate to tame Old stone age did not farm New stone age started to farm Chapter one The Beginnings of Human Civilizations