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Humanidades ACT - História e Arqueologia

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas à história e à arqueologia, como "alquimia", "relíquia", "época", etc., que o ajudarão a se sair bem em seus ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
Renaissance
[substantivo]

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

Renascimento, Renascentismo

Renascimento, Renascentismo

Ex: Florence is often considered the birthplace of Renaissance due to its flourishing cultural and artistic environment .
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mesopotamia
[substantivo]

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

Mesopotâmia, Mesopotâmia antiga

Mesopotâmia, Mesopotâmia antiga

Ex: The epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest known literary works, originated in ancient Mesopotamia.
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clay tablet
[substantivo]

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

tábua de argila, tablete de argila

tábua de argila, tablete de argila

Ex: clay tablet found in the ruins of the temple contained instructions for rituals and offerings to be performed by the priests .
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scribe
[substantivo]

a person who writes copies of documents by hand

escriba, copista

escriba, copista

Ex: scribe carefully transcribed the old , fading manuscripts to preserve their contents for future generations .
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to predate
[verbo]

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

prejudicar, anteceder

prejudicar, anteceder

Ex: Early forms of currency predate modern monetary systems.
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ancestral
[adjetivo]

related to or inherited from one's ancestors

ancestral, antepassado

ancestral, antepassado

Ex: The tribal elders shared stories of ancestral heroes and legends .
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contemporary
[adjetivo]

belonging to the current era

contemporâneo, atual

contemporâneo, atual

Ex: Her novel contemporary issues that parallel ongoing social changes .
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catacomb
[substantivo]

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

catacumba, catacumbas

catacumba, catacumbas

Ex: catacombs provided a peaceful resting place for the deceased away from the surface .
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hieroglyph
[substantivo]

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

hieróglifo, escrita hieroglífica

hieróglifo, escrita hieroglífica

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genealogy
[substantivo]

the study of family lineages and the history of descent

genealogia, genealogia familiar

genealogia, genealogia familiar

Ex: Genealogy websites and DNA tests have become popular tools for individuals interested in exploring their family history .
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antiquity
[substantivo]

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

antiguidade, época antiga

antiguidade, época antiga

Ex: The decline of the Roman Empire marked the end antiquity and the beginning of the Middle Ages , as Europe entered a period of political fragmentation and cultural change .
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epoch
[substantivo]

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

época, era

época, era

Ex: The Civil Rights Movement was epoch of profound social change and progress in the United States .
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ancient
[adjetivo]

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

antigo, antiquíssimo

antigo, antiquíssimo

Ex: The museum housed artifacts from ancient Egypt, including pottery and jewelry.
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monument
[substantivo]

a place or building that is historically important

monumento, edifício histórico

monumento, edifício histórico

Ex: The Taj Mahal is a monument built in memory of Emperor Shah Jahan ’s beloved wife , Mumtaz Mahal .
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relic
[substantivo]

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

relíquia, sítio histórico

relíquia, sítio histórico

Ex: The worn-out baseball glove , relic from my youth , brings back memories of summer games with my friends .
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to mummify
[verbo]

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

mumificar, embalsamar

mumificar, embalsamar

Ex: Mummifying a body required careful preparation and specialized knowledge of anatomy .
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pre-industrial
[adjetivo]

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

pré-industrial, pós-agrícola

pré-industrial, pós-agrícola

Ex: Pre-industrial transportation relied heavily on animal power , carts , and boats for long-distance travel and trade .
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provenance
[substantivo]

the origin or source of a particular thing

proveniência, origem

proveniência, origem

Ex: Historians study provenance of manuscripts to understand their historical significance .
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archeologist
[substantivo]

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

arqueólogo, arqueóloga

arqueólogo, arqueóloga

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radiocarbon dating
[substantivo]

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

datação por radiocarbono, datação radiométrica de carbono

datação por radiocarbono, datação radiométrica de carbono

Ex: Advances radiocarbon dating have revolutionized the study of prehistoric cultures and environmental history .
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paleolithic
[substantivo]

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, Era Paleolítica

Paleolítico, Era Paleolítica

Ex: Artifacts from the Paleolithic era, such as flint knives and axes, are displayed in the museum's prehistoric exhibit.
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prehistoric
[adjetivo]

relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded

pré-histórico, prehistórico

pré-histórico, prehistórico

Ex: Researchers use carbon dating to determine the age prehistoric artifacts .
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to uncover or expose by digging, especially to reveal buried artifacts, structures, or remains

escavar, excavar

escavar, excavar

Ex: The excavated the ruins of an old castle , revealing hidden chambers and artifacts .
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artifact
[substantivo]

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

artefato, objeto histórico

artefato, objeto histórico

Ex: artifact, a beautifully carved statue , was a significant find that helped date the historical site .
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preservationist
[substantivo]

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

preservacionista, conservacionista

preservacionista, conservacionista

Ex: He dedicated his career as preservationist to safeguarding the region 's natural landscapes .
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paleontologist
[substantivo]

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

paleontólogo, paleontóloga

paleontólogo, paleontóloga

Ex: The museum exhibit featured findings from the fieldwork of paleontologists.
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cryptographer
[substantivo]

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

criptógrafo, especialista em criptografia

criptógrafo, especialista em criptografia

Ex: The government cryptographers to decode intercepted messages during wartime .
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paleobiologist
[substantivo]

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, paleobiologista

paleobiólogo, paleobiologista

Ex: paleobiologist analyzed microfossils to understand climate changes during the Pleistocene era .
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medievalist
[substantivo]

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

medievalista, especialista em Idade Média

medievalista, especialista em Idade Média

Ex: medievalist's expertise in medieval law provided valuable insights into legal practices during the Middle Ages .
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alchemy
[substantivo]

the ancient practice of trying to turn common metals into gold

alquimia, alquimética

alquimia, alquimética

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