Unit 1 Vocabulary part 1

plateau

• An area of relatively level high ground.

• A low-lying area between mountains.

• A steep cliff or rock face.

• A flat area of land near the sea.

secondary source

• A document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere.

• An original document or artifact created at the time of an event.

• A summary of information gathered from various primary sources.

• A fictional account of historical events.

artifact

• An object made by a human being, typically of cultural or historical interest.

• A natural object found in the environment.

• A digital file created for online use.

• A piece of art created by a famous artist.

irrigation

• The process of planting seeds in the ground.

• The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.

• The method of harvesting crops after they have grown.

• The use of fertilizers to enhance soil quality.

primary source

• A summary of events from a secondary perspective.

• An original document or firsthand account of an event or topic.

• A fictional representation of historical events.

• A collection of interpretations and analyses by experts.

matrilineal

• A social system where family descent is traced through the father.

• A social system where family descent is traced through the mother.

• A social system that does not recognize family descent.

• A social system where inheritance rights are shared equally among all children.

nomadic

• Living a settled life in one place.

• Living the life of a nomad; wandering.

• Engaging in agricultural practices.

• Building permanent structures for habitation.

autobiography

• A fictional story about a person's life.

• An account of a person's life written by that person.

• A biography written by someone else about a person.

• A summary of a person's achievements.

contextualizing

• Placing an event, statement, or idea in a broader context to understand its significance.

• Ignoring the background information to focus on the details.

• Analyzing the historical background of a statement or event.

• Summarizing the main points without additional context.

rural

• Relating to the countryside rather than the town.

• Pertaining to urban areas and cities.

• Characterized by high population density.

• Involving industrial activities and commerce.