Meeting Needs In the Community, Past and Present

The video explores the basic needs of communities, such as food, water, clothing, and shelter, and how these needs have been met differently in the past and present. It highlights the self-sufficiency of past communities, who grew their own food and sourced water locally, compared to modern communities that rely on grocery stores and factories. The video also contrasts clothing and housing practices, showing the evolution from handmade to factory-produced goods and from self-built homes to those constructed by companies. Despite technological advancements, the fundamental needs of communities remain unchanged.

What were some of the ways communities in the past obtained their food and water?

• They relied on grocery stores.

• They grew food in gardens and raised animals.

• They imported food from other regions.

• They used modern irrigation systems.

How do most people today acquire their food and water?

• By collecting water from local springs.

• By trading with neighboring communities.

• By growing all their own food.

• By purchasing from grocery stores.

What is one major difference in clothing production between the past and present?

• People in the past used washing machines for laundry.

• Clothes were made from synthetic materials in the past.

• Clothes were often handmade from natural materials in the past.

• People in the past bought clothes from large factories.

What materials were commonly used for building houses in the past?

• Concrete and steel

• Wood and clay

• Glass and metal

• Plastic and fiberglass

Which of the following is a modern convenience not available in past homes?

• Wood stoves

• Natural lighting

• Fireplaces

• Indoor plumbing