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Humanitní Vědy ACT - Historie a Archeologie

Zde se naučíte některá anglická slova související s historií a archeologií, jako je "alchymie", "relikvie", "epoch" atd., Která vám pomohou uspět u vašich ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
Renaissance
Renaissance
[Podstatné jméno]

the period between the 14th and 16th centuries in Europe, marked by a rise of interest in Greek and Roman cultures, which is dominant in the art, philosophy, etc. of the times

Renesance

Renesance

Ex: The Renaissance period is known for its remarkable achievements in art, science, and literature. 
mesopotamia
mesopotamia
[Podstatné jméno]

an ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean, primarily within modern-day Iraq, and parts of Iran, Syria, and Turkey

Mezopotámie, Mezopotámie

Mezopotámie, Mezopotámie

Ex: The ancient cultures of Mesopotamia, such as the Sumerians and Babylonians, made significant contributions to human history. 
clay tablet
clay tablet
[Podstatné jméno]

a small, flat piece of clay that has been molded and hardened, typically used as a medium for writing or inscribing information in ancient civilizations

hliněná tabulka, hliněný tablet

hliněná tabulka, hliněný tablet

Ex: In ancient Mesopotamia, clay tablets were used for recording administrative documents such as inventories, contracts, and receipts. 
scribe
scribe
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who writes copies of documents by hand

písař, kopista

písař, kopista

Ex: Before the invention of the printing press, scribes played a crucial role in the dissemination of knowledge by copying books by hand. 
to predate
to predate
[sloveso]

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

předcházet, existovat dříve

předcházet, existovat dříve

Ex: Fossils of dinosaurs predate modern humans by millions of years. 
ancestral
ancestral
[Přídavné jméno]

related to or inherited from one's ancestors

předků, dědičný

předků, dědičný

Ex: She felt a deep connection to her ancestral homeland. 
contemporary
contemporary
[Přídavné jméno]

belonging to the current era

současný, aktuální

současný, aktuální

Ex: We studied the contemporary political landscape to understand today's issues. 
catacomb
catacomb
[Podstatné jméno]

an underground burial place with tunnels and chambers for tombs or graves

katakomby

katakomby

Ex: The catacombs beneath the city were used for centuries as burial sites. 
hieroglyph
hieroglyph
[Podstatné jméno]

a system of writing used in ancient Egypt, consisting of pictorial symbols or characters that represent objects, ideas, or sounds, and were commonly used for inscriptions on temple walls, tombs, and other monumental structures

hieroglyf, hieroglyfický znak

hieroglyf, hieroglyfický znak

genealogy
genealogy
[Podstatné jméno]

the study of family lineages and the history of descent

genealogie

genealogie

Ex: Thanks to advancements in technology and online databases, conducting genealogy research has become more accessible to individuals interested in their family history. 
antiquity
antiquity
[Podstatné jméno]

the historical period before the Middle Ages, especially before the sixth century when Greeks and Romans were the most prosperous

starověk, antické období

starověk, antické období

Ex: Antiquity refers to the period in history before the Middle Ages, encompassing the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome. 
epoch
epoch
[Podstatné jméno]

a period of time in history or someone's life, during which significant events happen

epocha, éra

epocha, éra

Ex: The Renaissance was an epoch of great cultural and artistic achievements in Europe. 
ancient
ancient
[Přídavné jméno]

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

starověký, dávný

starověký, dávný

Ex: She studied ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks in her history class. 
monument
monument
[Podstatné jméno]

a place or building that is historically important

památník

památník

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is a famous monument in Paris, attracting millions of tourists each year. 
relic
relic
[Podstatné jméno]

an object or part of an object surviving from the past, typically with historical or emotional value, often linked to a person, event, or era

relikvie, pozůstatek

relikvie, pozůstatek

Ex: The museum displayed a relic from the Bronze Age, drawing historians from all over the country. 
to mummify
to mummify
[sloveso]

to preserve a dead body by treating it with chemicals or natural substances to prevent decay

mumifikovat, balzamovat

mumifikovat, balzamovat

Ex: The ancient Egyptians mummified their pharaohs to prepare them for the afterlife. 
pre-industrial
pre-industrial
[Přídavné jméno]

relating to the period of time before the widespread adoption of industrial processes and technologies

předindustriální, před průmyslovou revolucí

předindustriální, před průmyslovou revolucí

Ex: Life expectancy was generally shorter in pre-industrial societies due to limited access to healthcare and sanitation. 
provenance
provenance
[Podstatné jméno]

the origin or source of a particular thing

původ, zdroj

původ, zdroj

Ex: The provenance of the painting was traced back to the 18th century. 
archeologist
archeologist
[Podstatné jméno]

a person whose job is to study ancient societies using facts, objects, buildings, etc. remaining in excavation sites

archeolog

archeolog

radiocarbon dating
radiocarbon dating
[Podstatné jméno]

a method used by scientists to determine the age of organic materials by measuring the amount of carbon-14 they contain

radiokarbonové datování, datování uhlíkem-14

radiokarbonové datování, datování uhlíkem-14

Ex: Scientists use radiocarbon dating to estimate the age of ancient artifacts and fossils. 
paleolithic
paleolithic
[Podstatné jméno]

a prehistoric period characterized by the development of the first stone tools, spanning from about 2.5 million years ago to around 10,000 years ago

paleolit, starší doba kamenná

paleolit, starší doba kamenná

Ex: The Paleolithic era is known for the emergence of early human societies and their use of simple stone tools. 
prehistoric
prehistoric
[Přídavné jméno]

relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded

pravěký, prehistorický

pravěký, prehistorický

Ex: Archaeologists discovered prehistoric artifacts in the cave. 
to excavate
to excavate
[sloveso]

to uncover or expose by digging, especially to reveal buried artifacts, structures, or remains

vykopat, odkrýt

vykopat, odkrýt

Ex: Paleontologists excavated a dinosaur fossil, carefully removing layers of sediment to reveal the skeleton. 
artifact
artifact
[Podstatné jméno]

a man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance

artefakt, lidský výtvor

artefakt, lidský výtvor

Ex: Artifacts of early tool-making like stone knives and projectile points show the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Paleolithic humans. 
preservationist
preservationist
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who advocates or works to protect and maintain natural, historical, or cultural resources from decay, destruction, or neglect

ochránce, konzervátor

ochránce, konzervátor

Ex: The preservationist campaigned to save the historic building from demolition. 
paleontologist
paleontologist
[Podstatné jméno]

a scientist who studies fossils and ancient life forms to understand the history of life on earth

paleontolog

paleontolog

Ex: The paleontologist discovered a new dinosaur species in the fossil-rich region. 
cryptographer
cryptographer
[Podstatné jméno]

a specialist who studies and develops systems for secure communication and information protection

kryptograf, specialista na šifrování

kryptograf, specialista na šifrování

Ex: The cryptographer devised a new encryption algorithm to enhance data security. 
paleobiologist
paleobiologist
[Podstatné jméno]

a scientist who studies ancient life forms, their evolution, behaviors, habitats, and interactions with the environment through the analysis of fossils and other remnants of past life

paleobiolog, vědec

paleobiolog, vědec

Ex: The paleobiologist excavated fossils from the ancient riverbed to study the evolution of early amphibians. 
medievalist
medievalist
[Podstatné jméno]

a scholar or researcher who specializes in the study of the Middle Ages

medievista, odborník na středověk

medievista, odborník na středověk

Ex: The renowned medievalist published a groundbreaking study on medieval manuscript illumination. 
alchemy
alchemy
[Podstatné jméno]

the ancient practice of trying to turn common metals into gold

alchymie

alchymie

Ex: While no one succeeded in using alchemy to create gold, it led to modern chemistry's birth. 
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