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Humanidades ACT - Historia y Arqueología

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la historia y la arqueología, como "alquimia", "reliquia", "época", etc. que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
Renaissance
Renaissance
[Sustantivo]

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

Renacimiento

Renacimiento

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

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

Mesopotamia, la Mesopotamia

Mesopotamia, la Mesopotamia

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

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

tablilla de arcilla, tableta de arcilla

tablilla de arcilla, tableta de arcilla

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

a person who writes copies of documents by hand

escriba

escriba

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
[Verbo]

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

preceder, antedatar

preceder, antedatar

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

related to or inherited from one's ancestors

ancestral, hereditario

ancestral, hereditario

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

belonging to the current era

contemporáneo

contemporáneo

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

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

catacumba

catacumba

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

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

jeroglífico, carácter jeroglífico

jeroglífico, carácter jeroglífico

genealogy
genealogy
[Sustantivo]

the study of family lineages and the history of descent

genealogía

genealogía

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
[Sustantivo]

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

antigüedad

antigüedad

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

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

época

época

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

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

antiguo

antiguo

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

a place or building that is historically important

monumento

monumento

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

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

reliquia

reliquia

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

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

momificar, embalsamar

momificar, embalsamar

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

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

preindustrial, antes de la era industrial

preindustrial, antes de la era industrial

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

the origin or source of a particular thing

procedencia, origen

procedencia, origen

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

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

arqueólogo

arqueólogo

radiocarbon dating
radiocarbon dating
[Sustantivo]

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

datación por radiocarbono, datación por carbono 14

datación por radiocarbono, datación por carbono 14

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

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

paleolítico, edad de piedra antigua

paleolítico, edad de piedra antigua

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

relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded

prehistórico

prehistórico

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

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

excavar

excavar

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

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

artefacto

artefacto

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

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

conservacionista, preservacionista

conservacionista, preservacionista

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

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

paleontólogo

paleontólogo

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

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

criptógrafo, especialista en criptografía

criptógrafo, especialista en criptografía

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

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

paleobiólogo, científico que estudia las formas de vida antiguas

paleobiólogo, científico que estudia las formas de vida antiguas

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

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

medievalista, especialista en la Edad Media

medievalista, especialista en la Edad Media

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

the ancient practice of trying to turn common metals into gold

alquimia

alquimia

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