Vocabulary List Definitions Flashcards
domesticate
to change the behavior of a population of animals/plants in ways that are useful for humans
revolution
a complete change in ways of thinking, working and living
surplus
more than needed
specialize
spend most of time working at craft
economy
the production, distribution, and use of goods and services
civilization
a society that has cities and organized government and workers with specialized skills
resource
a supply of something that can be used as needed
established religion
a set of beliefs shared by everyone in the society
social class
groups of people that occupy different levels in societies
hieroglyph
a symbol that can represent a word, idea, or sound
astronomy
the study of stars and planets
architecture
building design
pyramid
structure with flat base and sides shaped like triangles
