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Unit 1 World Hist 6
Term | Definition |
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Development of Tools | tools are made out of stone , to eat, hunt, build, and protect |
Use of Fire | used for heat, for cooking, protection and light |
Development of Language | used to communicate ideas/info, organize a hunt, warn of danger |
Development of Culture | new ideas could be formed and shared |
Farming | enabled people to settle in one place and develop specialized skills |
Revolution | complete change in ways of thinking, working or living |
Domesticate | to change the growth of plants or behavior of animals in ways that are useful for humans |
Surplus | more food than needed to feed themselves |
Specialization | when people spend most of their time working at a single job or craft |
8 Features of a Civilization | Arts and Architecture; Public Works; Religion; Organized Government; Social Classes; Cities; System of Writing; Job Specialization |
Organized Government | used to manage a society, includes an army and borders |
Cities | Emerged from farming villages |
Social Classes | groups of people with different ranks, sometimes depends on wealth |
Religion | beliefs about the supernatural, often linked to early governments |
System of Writing | speaking through symbols, images and letters |
Public Works | large-scale projects organized and built by the government to benefit everyone |
Job Specialization | a person/group of people who are good at and do one job |
Arts and Architecture | the way temples, tombs and places are built, music, literature and jewelry that enrich lives |