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What is the study of exactly when things happened called?
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?
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?
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?
What term represents a period of 10 years?
How can CE and BCE be used in place of AD and BC?
How can CE and BCE be used in place of AD and BC?
What was the main material for weapons during the Iron Age?
What was the main material for weapons during the Iron Age?
Flashcards
Chronology
Chronology
The study of determining the exact timing and sequence of past events.
Hunter-gatherer knowledge source
Hunter-gatherer knowledge source
Through the rock paintings they left behind and the artifacts they used.
Stone Age tool material
Stone Age tool material
The primary material for crafting tools during the Stone Age.
Decade
Decade
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CE and BCE
CE and BCE
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Iron Age weapon material
Iron Age weapon material
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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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