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SAT Humanities - History and Archaeology

Here you will learn some English words related to history and archaeology, such as "excavate", "antiquity", "relic", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities

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

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antiquity
[noun]

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

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

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contemporary
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belonging to the current era

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

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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

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to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

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monument
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a place or building that is historically important

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relic
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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

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

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

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alchemy
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the ancient practice of trying to turn common metals into gold

Ex: In his quest for wealth , the medieval scientist dedicated years to the art alchemy, hoping to produce gold .
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scribe
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a person who writes copies of documents by hand

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ancestral
[Adjective]

related to or inherited from one's ancestors

Ex: The tribal elders shared stories of ancestral heroes and legends .
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ancient
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related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

Ex: The museum housed artifacts ancient Egypt , including pottery and jewelry .
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genealogy
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the study of family lineages and the history of descent

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

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the origin or source of a particular thing

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

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

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

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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

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

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artifact
[noun]

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

Ex: artifact, a beautifully carved statue , was a significant find that helped date the historical site .
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to uncover or expose by digging, especially to reveal buried artifacts, structures, or remains

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

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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

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prehistoric
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relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded

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