1. Beginnings of Civilization
Vocabulary
Beginnings of Civilization

2. Oral Tradition: Stories passed down by word of mouth.

3. Nomad: People with no settled home, travelers

4. Archaeologist: Scientists who examine objects to learn about the past and cultures

5. Irrigation: Network of Canals to supply land with water

6. Surplus: more food/supplies than needed to survive.

7. Fertile: Soil which is good for growing food

8. Pre-History: Before written History

9. History : Written events of people

10. Artisans: Workers skilled in making baskets, leather, tools, or pottery.

11. Social Class: A group of people that have similar backgrounds, wealth, and ways of living.

12. Scribe: Professional Writer

13. Domesticate: To tame Wild Animals

14. Civilization: A society with cities, a central government run by official leaders, and workers who specialize in certain jobs, leading to social classes.

15. 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