History Vocabulary
era
A period of time marked by distinctive character or events.
chronology
The arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence.
Glossary Reference
Terms used to describe past events, chronological eras, and historical study.
era
A period of time marked by distinctive character or events.
chronology
The arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence.
century
A period of one hundred years.
decade
A period of ten years.
period
A length or portion of time.
antebellum
Belonging to a period before a war, especially the American Civil War.
fossil
The remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in rock.
artifact
An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.
civilization
A complex society characterized by urban development, social stratification, and cultural achievements.
historical
Relating to history or the past.
archive
A collection of documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.
timeline
A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events.
paleolithic
Relating to the prehistoric period of the Stone Age, characterized by the use of stone tools.
neolithic
Relating to the latter part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and implements were used.
revolution
a significant and often violent change in political power or organizational structures.
dynasty
A sequence of rulers from the same family or line.
annals
A record of events year by year; a historical account.
retrospective
A review or contemplation of past events or experiences.
epoch
A period in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
narrative
A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
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