Video Notes - Page 1: Migration and Early Civilizations

Flashcards based on Page 1 lecture notes covering migration terms, key concepts of culture, domestication, agriculture, civilization, nomadic vs. agrarian lifestyles, irrigation, and routes to the Americas.

What does 'Migrate' mean?

Move from one place to another.

What is Beringia as described in the notes?

An ancient land bridge thought to link Asia and North America.

How is 'Culture' defined in the notes?

A way of life shared by people with similar arts, beliefs, and customs.

What is Domestication?

The practice of breeding plants or taming animals to meet human needs.

What does 'Agriculture' refer to?

Farming and land development (fields, crops, etc.).

What is Civilization?

Complex cultures distinguished by five specific characteristics.

What does 'Nomadic' mean?

A type of people-group that did not settle in one place; moved around to hunt, fish, or look for wild plants.

What does 'Agrarian' mean?

A people-group that settled in one particular area and used agriculture for sustenance.

What is Irrigation?

The practice of bringing water to crops.

How did people get to the Americas according to the notes?

Sailing by boat, Beringia (land bridge), and the Tower of Babel.