Civilizations Vocabulary Words - v2

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Aria finds herself in a time when humans have just started farming/agriculture instead of hunting and gathering. What is this major shift in human history called?

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Neolithic Revolution

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Emma, Maya, and Scarlett are playing a game of 'Time Travelers'. They land in a time period where they see a complex, organized society. What do they call this?

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Civilization

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What is the term for the spreading of culture from one place to another, as noticed by Daniel, James, and Priya during their world tour?

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cultural diffusion

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Imagine Aiden, Charlotte, and Mason are in a group project. They decide to split the tasks among themselves, so each person is doing something different. This scenario is an example of what concept?

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division of labor

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What is the term for the belief in more than one god?

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polytheism

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What is the process called where an organization writes down and publishes its laws?

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codified laws

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Imagine Oliver, Arjun, and Benjamin are playing a game of Monopoly. In this game, players often find themselves in different sections or classes based on their status or money. What is this scenario similar to in real society?

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social hierarchy

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What is the process called when animals are tamed and kept as pets or for work, and plants are planted and used for food?

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domestication

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What is the science and practice of farming?

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Agriculture

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What method supplies water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels?

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irrigation