Prehistoric Cultures

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun The Pleistocene is a geological epoch that lasted from about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago, characterized by multiple ice ages and the presence of early humans.

adjective Pleistocene can also be used as an adjective to describe things related to or characteristic of this geological epoch.

  • The Pleistocene epoch lasted from about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago.
  • Did you know that mammoths roamed the Earth during the Pleistocene period?
  • Back in the Pleistocene days, things were totally different.
  • Her fashion sense is so outdated, it's like she's stuck in the Pleistocene era.

noun Homo habilis

  • Homo habilis is an extinct species of the genus Homo, believed to have lived approximately 2.3 to 1.4 million years ago.
  • Have you heard of Homo habilis? They were like the handymen of the ancient human species.
  • Homo habilis was basically the OG handyman of the Homo genus.
  • Just like Homo habilis adapted to their environment, we too must be flexible and innovative in our approach to challenges.

noun a large, spiral-horned antelope native to North Africa

  • The archaeologist unearthed ancient addaxes from the excavation site.
  • I found some cool addaxes at the antique store.
  • Check out these sick addaxes I just scored!
  • His words were like sharp addaxes, cutting through the lies and revealing the truth.