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S.S. - Ch. 2 Vocab
Social Studies - Unit 1 - Chapter 2 Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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. |