Meeting Needs In the Community, Past and Present

The video discusses 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. In the past, communities were self-sufficient, growing their own food and sourcing water locally. Modern communities rely on grocery stores, factories, and infrastructure for these needs. Clothing and housing have also evolved, with modern conveniences like washing machines and construction companies. The video emphasizes the importance of comparing past and present to understand changes over time.

What were some methods used by past communities to obtain food and water?

• Growing food in gardens and digging wells

• Importing from other countries

• Buying from grocery stores

• Using vending machines

How do most people in modern communities obtain their food?

• By trading with neighbors

• By purchasing from grocery stores

• By hunting and gathering

• By growing it themselves

What is a significant change in clothing production from the past to today?

• People no longer wear clothes

• Factories now produce most clothing

• Clothes are mostly handmade

• Clothes are now made from animal skins

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

• Wood and clay

• Plastic and rubber

• Concrete and steel

• Glass and metal

What modern conveniences are typically found in today's homes?

• None of the above

• Outdoor plumbing

• Running water and electricity

• Wood stoves and fireplaces