I can explain the differences between a band tribe and chiefdom I can identify examples of bands tribes and chiefdoms There are several ways that cultures organize themselves Over the course of human history several cultures have moved towards more complex forms of social organization ID: 426283
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Band, Tribe, or Chiefdom?
I can explain the differences between a band, tribe, and chiefdom.
I can identify examples of bands, tribes, and chiefdoms.Slide2
There are several ways that cultures organize themselves.
Over the course of human history, several cultures have moved towards more complex forms of social organization.
More complex societies tend to have higher populations.
Social OrganizationSlide3
Overview
Bands
Chiefdoms
Tribes
Increasing Complexity and Population
Unstratified
StratifiedSlide4
Small groups of no more than a few dozen people.
Hunters and gatherers
Do NOT wander around
Plan to be in certain areas at certain times of the year.
This ensures that resources are used efficiently.
Egalitarian society
Only differences in jobs are based on gender and age.
Generally do not create permanent structures.
Band members have important traditions, rituals, and beliefs.
BandsSlide5
Microbands and Macrobands
For most of the year, bands are far away from each other.
Ensures that each group can find enough food to survive.
Once a year, bands gather together and form a
macroband.
Conduct ceremonies
Trade with other groups
Find partners
Leave/join a new bandSlide6
Tribe
Can support hundreds of people.
Generally agricultural or pastoral subsistence pattern.
Egalitarian society
Tribes do have leaders, but they are chosen by the tribe
Leadership changes frequentlySlide7
Tribe
Agriculture and animals allow for a more settled lifestyle.
Build more permanent structures like houses, storage structures, and irrigation systems.
Perform more complex ceremonies
Often involve animal/plant fertility and ancestor worship
Tribe often owns land collectively, but individuals can claim it for temporary use.Slide8
Chiefdom
Can support thousands of people.
Rely on agriculture for food.
STRATIFIED society
People born into specific social classes
Each class responsible for a certain job or task
Includes a “chiefdom class” - leader must be born into this class.
Higher classes received better goods and more resources.Slide9
Chiefdom
Chief often a religious leader as well.
Often considered divine or in touch with spiritual world.
Chief responsible for protecting other classes from being attacked.
Other classes support the chiefdom in order to receive this protection.
People stop doing every job, so they can become an expert at just one job.Slide10
Overview
Bands
Chiefdoms
Tribes
Increasing Complexity and Population
Unstratified
StratifiedSlide11
Activity Directions
In your groups:
Read through the description of each culture as a group.
Decide collectively if the culture described best fits into the band, tribe, or chiefdom level.
Highlight or circle information that helped you decide.
Make sure that each person in your group can explain why you placed each culture in the category your group decided.