South African Hunter-Gatherers and Herders History
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What is the study of exactly when things happened called?

  • Historiography
  • Taxonomy
  • Categorization
  • Chronology (correct)
  • How do we know about the hunter-gatherers and herders in South Africa?

  • From stories and books only
  • From rock paintings and objects (correct)
  • From observing people who live in a different way today
  • Through carbon dating techniques
  • What was the main material used for tools during the Stone Age?

  • Bronze (correct)
  • Gold
  • Iron
  • Silver
  • What term represents a period of 10 years?

    <p>Decade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can CE and BCE be used in place of AD and BC?

    <p>CE and BCE are used interchangeably with AD and BC for dating purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main material for weapons during the Iron Age?

    <p>Iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Understanding Time Periods

    • Chronology is the study of exactly when things happened.

    Learning About Past Cultures

    • We know about the hunter-gatherers and herders in South Africa through archaeology and anthropology.

    The Stone Age

    • The main material used for tools during the Stone Age was stone.

    Time Periods

    • A decade represents a period of 10 years.

    Dating Systems

    • CE (Common Era) and BCE (Before Common Era) can be used in place of AD (Anno Domini) and BC (Before Christ) to denote years in a more neutral and inclusive way.

    The Iron Age

    • The main material for weapons during the Iron Age was iron.

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    Explore how we know about the lives of hunter-gatherers and herders in South Africa through objects, rock paintings, stories, and observing modern communities. Learn about the study of chronology and how historians place events in chronological order.

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