Basic Concepts of Early Human Societies

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Hunter-gatherer

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one who hunts animals and gathers plants for food

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Nomad

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people who move from place to place with no permanent home

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Domestication

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to train wild animals (and plants) to be useful to humans

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Agriculture

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farming, growing crops and raising animals

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Irrigation

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watering crops

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Specialization

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a skill in one kind of work

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Surplus

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having more than what you need

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Trade

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exchanging of goods and services

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Economic-based society

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goods and services are bought and sold (money)

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Technology

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anything that makes your life easier.