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Prehistory Vocab Set 2: Early Hominins

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"In _______ , before the invention of writing, early humans communicated through cave paintings and passed down stories through word of mouth."
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In school, we study different parts of the past to learn about our world's_______ , including important events, famous people, and the way life was long ago
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When I wrote my school report about the ancient Egyptians, I used a book from the library as a _______ to gather information, because it helped me learn about their culture from someone who studied it, even though they weren't there at the time
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When scientists find an _______ , it's like discovering a time capsule from millions of years ago, giving us clues about ancient plants and creatures.
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When I interviewed my grandma about her experiences during World War II, her stories became a valuable _______ for my history project, as she lived through that time and could share her firsthand memories
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In the museum, I saw an ancient Egyptian _______ , like a beautifully carved statue, that gave me a glimpse into the art and culture of that civilization
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Scientists study the bones and tools of early _______ to understand how our ancestors lived and evolved over millions of years
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When I grow up, I want to be an _______ and explore ancient ruins, discovering hidden treasures and learning about the people who lived long ago
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Create a sentence using the words prehistory and artefact(s) in the same sentence:

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Create a sentence using the words Hominin and Archaeologist(s) in the same sentence:

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Create a sentence using the words history and secondary source in the same sentence:

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In the world of _______ , there are amazing detectives known as _______ . They uncover ancient treasures like tools and bones to understand the lives of early humans, or _______ , who lived during _______ , a time without written records. These discoveries become like time machines, taking us back to the past. _______ , like diaries and letters, provide direct insights into historical events from those who experienced them. But sometimes, to get a broader picture, we also rely on _______ , such as books and articles written by historians. And occasionally, we stumble upon a rare gem, a _______ like a beautifully crafted piece of pottery or an ancient coin, shedding light on how people once lived. Archaeologists, through their work, connect the dots between _______ and recorded _______ , helping us piece together the puzzle of our history.
What is the definition of Prehistory?
Something that was made or created by people who were actually there during an important event or time in history.
an expert who studies the past by examining objects that people have left behind
the period of time after written records
the period of time before written records
What is the definition of History?
an expert who studies the past by examining objects that people have left behind
the period of time after written records
Something that was made or created by people who were actually there during an important event or time in history.
the period of time before written records
What is the definition of an Archaeologist?
the period of time after written records
the period of time before written records
Something that was made or created by people who were actually there during an important event or time in history.
an expert who studies the past by examining objects that people have left behind
What is the definition of a Hominin?
An early ancestor of humans
A trace of an ancient organism that has been preserved in rock.
An expert who studies the past by examining objects that people have left behind
An object that has been made by humans, such as weapons, clothing, jewelry and pottery
What is the definition of a fossil?
An object that has been made by humans, such as weapons, clothing, jewelry and pottery
an expert who studies the past by examining objects that people have left behind
A trace of an ancient organism that has been preserved in rock.
An early ancestor of humans
What is the definition of an Artefact?
an expert who studies the past by examining objects that people have left behind
An object that has been made by humans, such as weapons, clothing, jewelry and pottery
An early ancestor of humans
A trace of an ancient organism that has been preserved in rock.
What is the definition of a primary source?
An early ancestor of humans
An object that has been made by humans, such as weapons, clothing, jewelry and pottery
Something that was made or created by people who were actually there during an important event or time in history.
an expert who studies the past by examining objects that people have left behind
What is the definition of a secondary source?
Something that was made or created by people who were actually there during an important event or time in history.
A secondhand account of an event or a retelling of another person's observations by someone who did not witness or actually participate in the events
An expert who studies the past by examining objects that people have left behind
An object that has been made by humans, such as weapons, clothing, jewelry and pottery