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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 saw the rediscovery of classical philosophy and learning from ancient Greece and Rome. 

El Renacimiento vio el redescubrimiento de la filosofía y el aprendizaje clásicos de la antigua Grecia y Roma.

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: Archaeologists have discovered numerous artifacts from Mesopotamia that shed light on the region's rich history. 

Los arqueólogos han descubierto numerosos artefactos de Mesopotamia que arrojan luz sobre la rica historia de la región.

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: The scribe carefully inscribed the contract onto a clay tablet, detailing the terms of the agreement. 

El escriba inscribió cuidadosamente el contrato en una tablilla de arcilla, detallando los términos del acuerdo.

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. 

Antes de la invención de la imprenta, los escribas desempeñaron un papel crucial en la difusión del conocimiento copiando libros a mano.

to predate
to predate
[Verbo]

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

preceder, antedatar

preceder, antedatar

Ex: Ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia predate those in the Americas. 

Las civilizaciones antiguas en Mesopotamia preceden a las de las Américas.

ancestral
ancestral
[Adjetivo]

related to or inherited from one's ancestors

ancestral, hereditario

ancestral, hereditario

Ex: He inherited his ancestral surname from his forefathers. 

Heredó su apellido ancestral de sus antepasados.

contemporary
contemporary
[Adjetivo]

belonging to the current era

contemporáneo

contemporáneo

Ex: I enjoy movies and TV shows that reflect contemporary cultural experiences. 

Disfruto de las películas y programas de televisión que reflejan experiencias culturales contemporáneas.

catacomb
catacomb
[Sustantivo]

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

catacumba

catacumba

Ex: The catacombs were a labyrinth of narrow passages and burial chambers. 

Las catacumbas eran un laberinto de pasajes estrechos y cámaras funerarias.

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: Genealogy websites and DNA tests have become popular tools for individuals interested in exploring their family history. 

Los sitios web de genealogía y las pruebas de ADN se han convertido en herramientas populares para las personas interesadas en explorar su historia familiar.

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: The art and architecture of antiquity, such as the Parthenon in Athens and the Colosseum in Rome, continue to inspire awe and admiration today. 

El arte y la arquitectura de la antigüedad, como el Partenón en Atenas y el Coliseo en Roma, siguen inspirando asombro y admiración hoy en día.

epoch
epoch
[Sustantivo]

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

época

época

Ex: The Industrial Revolution was an epoch that transformed economies and societies around the world. 

La Revolución Industrial fue una época que transformó las economías y las sociedades de todo el mundo.

ancient
ancient
[Adjetivo]

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

antiguo

antiguo

Ex: The artifacts displayed in the museum date back to ancient times. 

Los artefactos exhibidos en el museo se remontan a tiempos antiguos.

monument
monument
[Sustantivo]

a place or building that is historically important

monumento

monumento

Ex: The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a monument dedicated to the 16th President of the United States. 

El Lincoln Memorial en Washington, D.C., es un monumento dedicado al 16° presidente de los Estados Unidos.

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: Some believe that the sword is a relic from King Arthur's time. 

Algunos creen que la espada es una reliquia de la época del rey Arturo.

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: Modern scientists use advanced techniques to study mummified remains and learn about ancient civilizations. 

Los científicos modernos utilizan técnicas avanzadas para estudiar los restos momificados y aprender sobre las civilizaciones antiguas.

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: Many pre-industrial civilizations developed sophisticated irrigation systems to support their agricultural needs. 

Muchas civilizaciones preindustriales desarrollaron sistemas de riego sofisticados para satisfacer sus necesidades agrícolas.

provenance
provenance
[Sustantivo]

the origin or source of a particular thing

procedencia, origen

procedencia, origen

Ex: The provenance of the antique sword was meticulously researched to establish its historical significance. 

La procedencia de la espada antigua fue meticulosamente investigada para establecer su importancia histórica.

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: Radiocarbon dating confirmed the authenticity of the manuscript by dating the parchment it was written on. 

La datación por radiocarbono confirmó la autenticidad del manuscrito al fechar el pergamino en el que estaba escrito.

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 discovery of a Paleolithic campsite offered valuable insights into the daily lives of early humans. 

El descubrimiento de un campamento paleolítico ofreció valiosas perspectivas sobre la vida cotidiana de los primeros humanos.

prehistoric
prehistoric
[Adjetivo]

relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded

prehistórico

prehistórico

Ex: The museum exhibit showcased prehistoric fossils of dinosaurs and other ancient creatures. 

La exhibición del museo mostraba fósiles prehistóricos de dinosaurios y otras criaturas antiguas.

to excavate

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

excavar

excavar

Ex: Miners excavated a coal seam, removing layers of earth to extract the valuable resource. 

Los mineros excavaron una veta de carbón, removiendo capas de tierra para extraer el valioso recurso.

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: Each artifact in the exhibit told a story about the civilization that created it. 

Cada artefacto en la exhibición contaba una historia sobre la civilización que lo creó.

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: Preservationists successfully lobbied for the conservation of the endangered species' habitat. 

Los preservacionistas lograron presionar con éxito para la conservación del hábitat de las especies en peligro de extinción.

paleontologist
paleontologist
[Sustantivo]

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

paleontólogo

paleontólogo

Ex: She became fascinated with dinosaurs as a child and pursued a career as a paleontologist. 

Se sintió fascinada por los dinosaurios cuando era niña y siguió una carrera como paleontóloga.

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: She pursued a career as a cryptographer to work on breaking codes and ciphers. 

Ella siguió una carrera como criptógrafa para trabajar en descifrar códigos y cifrados.

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's research revealed new insights into the dietary preferences of extinct dinosaurs. 

La investigación del paleobiólogo reveló nuevos conocimientos sobre las preferencias dietéticas de los dinosaurios extintos.

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 medievalist's latest book explores the religious beliefs and practices of medieval Europe. 

El último libro del medievalista explora las creencias y prácticas religiosas de la Europa medieval.

alchemy
alchemy
[Sustantivo]

the ancient practice of trying to turn common metals into gold

alquimia

alquimia

Ex: In his quest for wealth, the medieval scientist dedicated years to the art of alchemy, hoping to produce gold. 

En su búsqueda de riqueza, el científico medieval dedicó años al arte de la alquimia, con la esperanza de producir oro.

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