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Unveiling Ancient Civilizations: The Essence of Archaeology

Delve into the captivating world of archaeology, exploring the lives and cultures of past civilizations through excavation and study. Uncover secrets of matriarchy, astronomy, and more as we journey through history. Discover the wonders of our ancestors with this enriching exploration.

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Unveiling Ancient Civilizations: The Essence of Archaeology

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  1. archaeo = ancient/primitive • Definition: the scientific study of the lives and culture of past people by excavation

  2. Word: archaeology

  3. Arch = chief, primary, first • Definition: A family, society, community, or state governed by women

  4. Word: matriarchy

  5. Aster/astr = star • Definition: the study of the stars and space

  6. Word: astronomy

  7. Audi = hear • Definition: loud enough that it can be heard

  8. Word: audible

  9. Bene = good/well • Definition: doing or inclined to do good, be kind or charitable

  10. Word: benevolence

  11. Bio = life • Definition: utilizing electronic devices and mechanical parts to assist humans in performing difficult, dangerous, or intricate tasks, as by supplementing or duplicating parts of the body

  12. Word: bionic

  13. Brev = short • Definition: the quality of being concise, succinct, to the point

  14. Word: brevity

  15. Derm = skin Definition: doctor who specializes in the skin

  16. Word: dermatologist

  17. Chloro=green • Definition: the green pigment found in plants.

  18. Word=chlorophyll

  19. Chrono=time • Definition: a history of facts arranged in the order in which they happened.

  20. Word: chronicle

  21. Dic/dict = speak • Definition: a ruler with absolute power

  22. Word: dictator

  23. Fer = to carry • Definition: an opinion or assumption arrived at by reasoning or evidence.

  24. Word: inference

  25. Fix = fasten • Definition: anything firmly in place; attached to the building

  26. Word: fixture

  27. Fix = fasten • Definition: to direct all attention at something; unwillingness to let something go

  28. Word: fixate/fixation

  29. Gen = birth • Definition: to create something from scratch—energy or ideas

  30. Word: generate

  31. Geo = earth • Definition: The study of the earth and its physical and cultural properties

  32. Word: geography

  33. Geo = earth • Definition: The study of rock; the science dealing with the physical nature and history of the earth

  34. Word: geology

  35. Graph = write • Definition: a diagram

  36. Word: graph

  37. Graph = write • Definition: fancy, cursive script

  38. Word: Calligraphy

  39. Hemo = blood • Definition: the escape of large amounts of blood from a blood vessel; heavy bleeding

  40. Word: hemorrhage

  41. Herb = plant • Definition: animal feeding on grass or plants only

  42. Word: herbivore

  43. Hydro = water • Definition: a flat bottom boat that skims along the top/surface of the water.

  44. Word: hydroplane

  45. Hydro = water • Definition: the production of power/energy by water.

  46. Word: hydroelectric

  47. Jur/just = law • Definition: to show to be right or in keeping with reason.

  48. Word: justify

  49. Jur/just = law • Definition: a group of people sworn to hear the evidence and judge the facts in a case to give a decision.

  50. Word: jury

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