CHAPTER 2 VOCABULARY EARLY FARMERS AND CITY DWELLERS httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv84y2q4giihY Mr Nickys Ancient Mesopotamia song drought long periods with little or no rain California Drought of 2014 ID: 768206
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CHAPTER 2 VOCABULARYEARLY FARMERS AND CITY DWELLERS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84y2q4giihY Mr. Nicky’s Ancient Mesopotamia song
drought- long periods with little or no rain
California Drought of 2014
domesticate- adapt plants and tame animals for human use
Wheat
livestock- domesticated animals that provide resources for human use
agriculture- the knowledge of raising plants and animals for human use (10,000 years ago)
Agriculture and domestication 1st practiced in Abu Hureyra and Jericho
slash-and-burn farming- a method of farming requiring the farmer to clear and burn the trees and brush, and mix the ashes with soil to fertilize for the planting of crops.
surplus- more of something than is needed
terrace- method of farming where flat areas are built on the slopes of hills or mountains
plow- a tool used to cut, lift and turn over soil
irrigation- technique used to move water to land
Whites Bogs, NJ – Cranbury bog irrigation system
fertile- describes rich soil and land that plants need to grow
barter- to trade goods and/or services for other goods and/or services
pastoral society- a group of people living as nomads with herds of animals
division of labor- a system in which people do different jobs according to their abilities and the needs of the group
artisan- a worker who is skilled at crafting items by hand
merchant- a person who sells goods bought from traders
caravan- a group of traders travelling together
traveling caravans and modern caravans
social class- a group that has a specific level of importance in a society
government- an organized system of leaders and laws http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDS1OHk7Lf8
Forms of GovernmentMonarchy- total government control with one ruler (Egypt) Oligarchy - total government control with a small group of leaders with all the power (Sparta) Democracy - moderate government control, majority rules (Athens) Republic - moderate government control with voter elected leaders (Rome) Anarchy - no government control with the absence of a leader
urban- relating to a city or cities
Suburban and Rural
taxation- a system in which people pay taxes to support a government
civilization- a society with specialized jobs, social classes, developed forms of religion and ways of governing
MesopotamiaPresented by: Mr. Corwinhttps://youtu.be/JgOfGKdHcEg *Clear your desk. You only need something to write with. * Listen carefully as your answers to these questions will be scored as a formative assessment (QUIZ)
B.C and A.Dhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFu-zMjGJJA 10,000BC 8,000BC 6,000BC 4,000BC 2,000BC 0 500AD 1,000AD 1,500AD 2,000AD 2,500AD B efore C hrist - Our modern calendar was made around 500AD by a Christian monk. This is the period before the birth of Jesus.Before Common Era- the new terminology used because not everyone practices the Christian religionBackwards Chronology- easier understanding without changing form. The higher the number the further backwards in history.Anno Domini- Latin meaning, In the time of our lord. This is the period after the birth of Jesus. NOT After DeathCommon Era- the new terminology used because not everyone practices the Christian religionAdvancing Dates- easier understanding without changing form. The higher the number the further advancing in time. 2017ADPresentFarming Beginshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccwFRZFsDbk