Social Studies: Chapter 2 Vocabulary Flashcards
ancestor
an early family member
theory
an idea based on study and research
migration
the movement of people
artifact
an object made by a person
civilization
a group of people with ways of life, religion and learning
tradition
a way of life or an idea handed down from the past
class
a group of people in society who have something in common
cultural region
an area in which people share some ways of life
division of labor
work that is divided so that it is possible to produce more goods
palisade
a wall made of tall wooden poles to protect a village from enemies
longhouse
a long wooden building in which several families could live
confederation
a loose group of governments working together
wigwam
a round bark-covered shelter
lodge
a large round earthen house used by Central Plain Native Americans
sod
a layer of soil held together by roots of grasses
scarce
in short supply
teepee
a cone-shaped tent made from wooden poles and buffalo skins
travois
a device made of two poles fastened to a dog’s harness, used to carry goods
council
a group of leaders who meet to make decisions
ceremony
a celebration to honor a cultural or religious event
adapt
to adjust a way of living to land and resources
staple
something that is always needed and used
surplus
an extra amount
adobe
a brick or building material made of sun-dried earth and straw
