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Why We Learn History
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| PRIMARY SOURCE | – A record made by someone who saw or took part in an event (like a diary, photo, or letter). |
| SECONDARY SOURCE | – Information written or created after an event by someone who was not there (like a textbook or article). |
| MIGRATION | – When people move from one to live in another. |
| TECHNOLOGY | – Tools or skills people use to solve problems or make life easier. |
| ARTISANS | – People who are skilled at making things by hand, like pottery or tools. |
| DOMESTICATE | – To tame wild animals or grow wild plants so people can use them. |
| SPECIALIZATION | – When people focus on doing one kind of job really well. |
| SOCIAL CLASS | – A group of people in society ranked by their jobs, money, or importance. |
| HUNTER-GATHERERS | – People who survived by hunting animals and gathering plants for food. |
| IRRIGATION | – Bringing water to crops using ditches, canals, or pipes. |
| GOVERNMENT | – A group of people who make rules and help lead a community or country. |
| NOMADS | – People who move from place to place and don’t have a permanent home. |
| RELIGION | – Beliefs and practices about gods, the meaning of life, and worship. |
| SURPLUS | – Extra food or supplies that are more than what is needed. |
| FERTILE | – Land that is good for growing crops. |
| AGRICULTURE | – Farming; growing crops and raising animals for food and other uses. |