FROM HUNTERS & GATHERERS TO FARMERS

HUNTER-GATHERER

DEFINITION a member of a culture in which people hunt animals and look for plants to eat instead of growing crops and raising animals

NOMAD

DEFINITION A member of a group of people who move from place to pace instead of living in one place all the time

MIGRATION

DEFINITION If birds or animals migrate, they travel regularly from one part of the world to another To move from one place to another usually for food or a job To move from one geographic region to another

TECHNOLOGY

DEFINITION The use of tools and other inventions for practical purposes A collection of tools and techniques used in the production of goods or services

RELIGION

DEFINITION The belief in a god or in a group of gods An organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or group of gods

DOMESTICATE

DEFINITION To tame an animal To make an animal able to work for people or live with them as a pet To breed or train an animal to need and accept the care of human beings

AGRICULTURE

DEFINITION The practice or science of farming The science an occupation of farming The business of farming

SLASH-AND-BURN

DEFINITION Done by cutting down and burning trees and plants in order to clear an area of land and grow crops on it for usually a brief time

IRRIGATION

DEFINITION A means of supplying land with water To supply land or crops with water To supply with water by using artificial means such as pipes