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Activity 1 E
What Generalizations Can You Make About The Movement of People, ...
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Generalization | When a statement identifies a common pattern. |
| Migration | The movement of people from one place to another in order to establish new homes |
| Sahel | A region located south of the Sahara Desert in Africa that is a semi-arid belt of sandy and rocky grassland . |
| Nomadic Herding | People who move their livestock from place to place in search of grass and fresh water. |
| Silk Road | A trade route used by Middle Eastern and Roman merchants to establish overland trade with ancient China. |
| Economic Factors | Factor that causes human migration due to changes in trade patterns and the opportunity to find work |
| Environmental Factors | Factor that causes human migration due to climate and natural disasters. |
| Cultural Diffusion | The movement of products and ideas from one place to another |
| Predictions | Something that is forecast or envisioned in the future. |
| Modify | Change |
| Case Study | A specific situation that is analyzed to find patterns or causes. |
| Refugee | A person who flees his or her home to escape armed conflict, political oppression, or civil unrest. |
| Arab Spring | Series of anti-government protests and rebellions in Middle Eastern countries. |
| Human Development Index | Measures a country's level of economic development and social equality. |