Chapter 2 Flashcard

Front

To change into a new species over time

Back

Evolve

Front

Something left over, like grain after a harvest

Back

Surplus

Front

An advanced state of cultural and material development in a society

Back

Civilization

Front

The power structure to represent control and organize a society

Back

Government

Front

A city and surrounding territories governed as one state

Back

City-State

Front

A metal made from copper and tin (brown)

Back

Bronze

Front

A silver metal stronger than bronze

Back

Iron

Front

The time before writing was invented

Back

Prehistory

Front

A group of people sharing similar beliefs and behavior

Back

Culture

Front

A ranking of people in a society based upon their role, wealth, or job

Back

Social Class