S.S Vocab Flashcards
Economy
the system that a community uses to produce and distribute goods and services.
civilization
A complex society that has cities, a well-organized government, and workers with specialized jobs/skills
resource
A supply of something that can be used as a need
religion
set of shared beliefs about
supernatural powers that created and rule the world.
social classes
a group of people that occupy different ranks or levels in society
surplus
more than they needed to feed themselves
Specialization
when people spend most of their time working at a single job or craft.
domesticate
to change the growth of plants or behavior of animals in ways that are useful to humans
revolution
a complete change in ways of thinking, working, or
living.
hunter-gatherer
lived by hunting small animals and
gathering plants.
technology
the terms for tools and skills that people use to meet their needs and wants
culture
beliefs and values
nomads
people who steal crops, have no home, and someone who doesn’t want to stay in one place
