Modern World History Vocab Quiz 8-22-25

Governance

system, rules, laws, class hierarchy, political ideology

Economic Systems

trade, means of living, production of goods

Cultural Developments and Interactions

religion, language, art, social hierarchy, communication

Social Interactions and Organizations

how is time spent?, social hierarchy

Technology and Innovations

tools, infrastructure, communication, language

Neolithic Revolution

Tools and advancements in farming and agriculture that contributed to a surplus of food when compared the previous time period of hunter gatherers that lived a nomadic lifestyle

Domestication of Animals

Adapting wild plants and animals for human use Domestic species are raised for food, work, clothing, medicine, and other uses

Access to Food

Edible flora (plants) and fauna (animals) ; lots of usable soil

Waterways as a system of transportation

goods, crops, and ideas (people) can move from one place to another

Geographic Advantage

terrain landscape and climate may offer protection; good climate allows for greater success of the civilization

Natural Trade Routes

goods, crops and ideas can move from one place to another needed/surplus goods can be exchanged with other communities Introduction to “NEW”___