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S.S. - Ch. 2 Vocab
Social Studies - Unit 1 - Chapter 2 Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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Glacier | A huge, thick sheet of slowly moving ice. |
Migration | A movement from one region to another. |
Agriculture | Farming, or growing plants. |
Civilization | A group of people living together who have systems of government, religion, and culture. |
Pueblo | The Spanish word for town. |
Surplus | Extra. |
Potlatch | A large feast that could last for several days. |
Clan | A group of related families. |
Irrigation | A way of supplying water to crops with streams, ditches, or pipes. |
Staple | A main crop that is used for food. |
Ceremony | A special event at which people gather to express important beliefs. |
Lodge | A home that Plains Indians made using bark, earth, and grass. |
Nomad | A person who moves around and does not live in one place. |
Travois | Equipment similar to a sled that was made from two long poles and usually pulled by a dog. |
Summary | A short description of the main points in a piece of writing. |
Longhouse | A large house made with wood poles and bark. |
Confederation | A type of government in which separate groups of people join together, but local leaders still make most decisions for their group. |
Wampum | Pieces of carefully shaped and cut seashell made into strings or belts. |
Barter | To exchange goods without using money. |