Beginnings of Civilization Vocabulary Beginnings of Civilization
Oral Tradition: Stories passed down by word of mouth.
Nomad: People with no settled home, travelers
Archaeologist: Scientists who examine objects to learn about the past and cultures
Irrigation: Network of Canals to supply land with water
Surplus: more food/supplies than needed to survive.
Fertile: Soil which is good for growing food
Pre-History: Before written History
History : Written events of people
Artisans: Workers skilled in making baskets, leather, tools, or pottery.
Social Class: A group of people that have similar backgrounds, wealth, and ways of living.
Scribe: Professional Writer
Domesticate: To tame Wild Animals
Civilization: A society with cities, a central government run by official leaders, and workers who specialize in certain jobs, leading to social classes.
Words to Remember A archaeologist G prehistory B civilization H social class C fertile I surplus D history J scribes E irrigation K artisan F oral tradition L nomad/nomadic Words to Remember