Definitions of Key Terms in Civilization

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Definition of civilization

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An advanced state of human society with a high level of social structure, government, religion, technology, and writing systems.

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Definition of artifact

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An object made or used by humans long ago.

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Definition of specialization

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Focusing on efficiently producing a limited number of goods and services.

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Definition of culture

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The traditions, skills, arts, beliefs, and other ways of life of a certain people at a certain time.

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Definition of infrastructure

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The basic structures that help communities run, such as roads, ports, aqueducts, power plants, cell towers, etc.

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Definition of landform

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A physical feature of the Earth's surface, such as a desert, mountain, or river

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Definition of century

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A time period of 100 years

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Definition of chronological order

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The order in which events occur

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Definition of climate

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The long-term trends in weather elements and atmospheric conditions

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Definition of migrate

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To move from one country or place to another