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7618681130Paleolithic EraThe time during the early Stone Age when humans made rough tools and weapons out of stone. This was also when the diaspora of mankind across the globe began. Many new tools and advancements were made, such as the use of fire and even the evolution of Homo erectus into the modern-day, Homo sapien.0
7618683406NomadsGroups of people who move from area to area instead of living in one place for an extended period of time.1
7618685502DiffusionThe spread of culture, disease, ideas, and people through contact.2
7618698853Demography/DemographicThe study of changes that occur over a period of time in human populations.3
7618702054IdeologyA system of ideas and ideals, especially ones that forms the basis of economic or political policies4
7618722930CivilizationThe society, culture, and way of life of a collective group of people in a particular area.5
7618726643Specialization of LaborWorkers occupy specialized roles based on their skill-set, instead of working on everything at once, therefore resulting in a better overall service or good.6

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