Chapter 1 Test Vocab

Question 1

History

Answer 1

the study of past events after writing

Question 2

Prehistory

Answer 2

the study of past events before writing

Question 3

Archeologist

Answer 3

a person who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

Question 4

Oral Traditions

Answer 4

a community’s cultural and historical traditions passed down by word of mouth or example from one generation to another without written instruction. This is important for prehistory.

Question 5

Geography

Answer 5

the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries.
the nature and relative arrangement of places and physical features.

Question 6

Stone Age

Answer 6

A time when humans used primarily stone tools.

Question 7

Nomad

Answer 7

Someone who lives in no set place chasing after natural recourses.

Question 8

Fertile

Answer 8

(of soil or land) producing or capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops.

Question 9

Domesticate

Answer 9

tame (an animal) and keep it as a pet or for farm produce./cultivate (a plant) for food.

Question 10

Irrigation

Answer 10

the supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.

Question 11

Surplus

Answer 11

an amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand.

Question 12

Artisans

Answer 12

a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.

Question 13

Civilization

Answer 13

the stage of human social and cultural development and organization that is considered most advanced./the process by which a society or place reaches an advanced stage of social and cultural development and organization./the society, culture, and way of life of a particular area.

Question 14

Social Class

Answer 14

a division of a society based on social and economic status.

Question 15

Culture

Answer 15

the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.

Question 16

Customs

Answer 16

a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time. One of the four main parts of culture.

Question 17

Institution

Answer 17

a society or organization founded for a religious, educational, social, or similar purpose. One of the four main parts of culture.

Question 18

Beliefs

Answer 18

an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists. One of the four main parts of culture.

Question 19

Value

Answer 19

a person’s principles or standards of behavior; one’s judgment of what is important in life. One of the four main parts of culture.

Question 20

Social Interaction

Answer 20

communication between two people verbal or non verbal.

Question 21

Cultural Diffusion

Answer 21

Spread of the aspects of a certain culture from culture to culture.

Question 22

Prejudice

Answer 22

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

Question 23

Racism

Answer 23

prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism by an individual, community, or institution against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.