Vocabulary Guide Unit 2

What is the definition of "sedentism"?

• The act of living or staying in one place for an extended period of time

• The act of moving frequently from place to place

• The act of living in a nomadic lifestyle

• The act of traveling for work

Which of the following is a synonym for "sedentism"?

• Active

• Stationary

• Mobile

• Dynamic

What is the definition of "state"?

• A condition of being

• The population of a specific area unified under a single government

• A temporary situation

• A type of physical matter

What is the definition of "surplus"?

• The quantity that is less than needed

• The quantity that exceeds what is needed or required

• The exact amount needed

• A deficit in resources

Which of the following is a synonym for "surplus"?

• Shortage

• Deficit

• Excess

• Lack

What is the definition of "symbolic"?

• Of, relating to, or represented by a symbol

• Of, relating to, or represented by a number

• Of, relating to, or represented by a letter

• Of, relating to, or represented by a sound

Agrarian

• devoted to agriculture (farming and herding); rural; agricultural

• the scientific study of human culture including beliefs, customs, and archaeological records

• a field of study focused on prehistoric people and their culture

• any object made by human beings

agriculture

• the sum of the language, customs, beliefs, and art considered characteristic of a particular group of people

• the scientific study of human culture including beliefs, customs, and archaeological records

• the weather conditions most prevailing in a place, averaged over several years

• the raising of crops and livestock

anthropology

• devoted to agriculture (farming and herding); rural; agricultural

• the scientific study of human culture including beliefs, customs, and archaeological records

• any object made by human beings

• to tame (an animal), especially in order to keep as a pet or to use on a farm or ranch

artifact

• any object made by human beings

• a person who searches for food or supplies

• a body of persons or entities graded according to rank or level of authority

• the scientific name for human beings or of mankind in general