Chapter 3 - Section 1 (Ancient Civilizations- Introduction)

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Social System

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A structure of different classes of people: some wealthy, some poor; some leaders, some followers.

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Complex Technologies

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New and improved ways to do things (for example, irrigation).

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Culture

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The behaviors, beliefs, and way of life of a social group.

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Specialize/Specialization

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To work or associate with a specific job, such as priests, masons, artisans, or blacksmiths.

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Geography

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The study of the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these.

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Destiny

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The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.

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Environment

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The surroundings in which you live, such as Michiganders living near Lake Michigan and experiencing four seasons.

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Civilizations

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An advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, technology, and government has been reached.

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Irrigation

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A system built to water crops.

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Society

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A body of individuals living as members of a community.