Unit 1 Vocab

History

The study of the past.

Archaeology

The study of
the past based
on materials
that people
have left
behind.

Fossil

A part or imprint of
something that was once
alive.

Artifact

Objects created and used

by humans.

Society

A community of people
who share a common
culture.

Social structure

The way that

people in a
group set up
their
communities.

Primary source
An account of
an event
created by
someone who
took part in or
witnessed the
event.

Secondary Source
Information
gathered by
someone who
did not take
part in or
witness an
event.