6th Grade Early Humans Review

a professional dedicated to the study of ancient peoples and artifacts

objects made long ago that are analyzed and allow archaeologists to draw conclusions about prehistoric people

time period when the Earth was covered in glaciers--and a time when people of Clovis used hand-made tools

the land bridge that allowed humans to migrate into North America

the first people in the Americas--we've learned about them by studying artifacts. These people settled in New Mexico after they migrated into North America across Beringia.

where artifacts were found that may have been there before the Clovis people--pointing to the idea that there were other people in North America before the Clovis people

the beginning of this era was marked by the use of polished stone tools

to make tame--people only domesticated animals that met the people's needs

in this era, people used stone tools, weapons made out of bone or wood, and developed new techniques in stoneworking and used polished rock tools

the era after the Stone Age, when humans developed skills in metalworking

Once people had a _______ of food, they could settle in one place and create a community.

Having extra food during the Stone Age led to the creation of ______________ within the community.

the way of life of a group of people--including their technology, customs, and beliefs

the things that influence how a culture develops

these items teach archaeologists the most about prehistoric culture