Unit 5 Vocab Guide
OER PROJECT:BIG HISTORYUNIT 5VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Big History Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/Lesson 5.1agricultureDefini&on the raising of crops and livestockPart of speechnounUse in sentenceWith improved methods of farming, agriculture flourished in the rural society.civilizationDefini&on acomplex society o;en with a system of government and laws, use of language, and the keeping of recordsPart of speechnounUse in sentenceFer>leland and an abundant water supply were what made civiliza>on possible in the region.environmentDefini&on the area in which something exists or livesPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThephysical environment can have a great effect on the way people live.farmingDefini&on domes>ca>on of plants and animalsPart of speechnoun/verbUse in sentenceThe development of farming led to an increase in food supplies.foragingDefini&on the act of searching for food and suppliesPart of speechnoun/verb
OER PROJECT:BIG HISTORYUNIT 5VOCAB GUIDE2Use in sentenceItis midday, and you have paused your foraging ac>vi>es to rest in the forest.societyDefini&on acommunity or group of people who live in the same region and are linked with each other by such things as laws and customsPart of speechnounUse in sentenceEverysociety considers some behaviors acceptable and others unacceptable.Lesson 5.2agricultureDefini&on the raising of crops and livestockPart of speechnounUse in sentenceWith improved methods of farming, agriculture flourished in the rural society.cityDefini&on alarge human seFlement that lives in a defined area, usually with permanent structuresPart of speechnounUse in sentenceMany people work in the city and commute to their homes in the suburbs.domesticationDefini&on the act of taming (an animal), especially in order to keep as a pet or to use on a farm or ranchPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThefarmer's domes>ca>on of sheep with so; wool was the result of breeding sheep with those traits.
OER PROJECT:BIG HISTORYUNIT 5VOCAB GUIDE3hierarchyDefini&on a group of people graded according to their rank or level of authorityPart of speechnounUse in sentenceAn admiral ranks at the top of the naval hierarchy.pastoralistDefini&on aperson who herds animalsPart of speechnounUse in sentencePastoralists o;en moved around with their animals in order to find areas to graze.societyDefini&on a community or group of people who live in the same region and are linked with each other by such things as laws and customsPart of speechnounUse in sentenceEverysociety considers some behaviors acceptable and others unacceptable.surplusDefini&on the quan>ty that is more than what is needed or required; extra amount (especially in agriculture)Part of speechnounUse in sentenceThe farmers had a surplus of winter wheat.Lesson 5.3agrarianDefini&on rela>ngto agriculture; rural; agriculturalPart of speechadjec>ve
OER PROJECT:BIG HISTORYUNIT 5VOCAB GUIDE4Use in sentenceIn agrarian socie>es, most people cul>vate the land to supply food for their families and society.cultureDefini&on thelanguage, customs, beliefs, and art of a par>cular group of peoplePart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe Catholic Church has played a large role in the development of French culture.hierarchyDefini&on a group of people graded according to their rank or level of authorityPart of speechnounUse in sentenceAn admiral ranks at the top of the naval hierarchy.societyDefini&on a community or group of people who live in the same region and are linked with each other by such things as laws and customsPart of speechnounUse in sentenceEverysociety considers some behaviors acceptable and others unacceptable.surplusDefini&on the quan>ty that is more than what is needed or required; extra amount (especially in agriculture)Part of speechnounUse in sentenceThe farmers had a surplus of winter wheat.tradeDefini&on the act of buying and selling goodsPart of speechnoun/verb
OER PROJECT:BIG HISTORYUNIT 5VOCAB GUIDE5Use in sentenceThe new treaty will strongly affect trade between the two countries.Lesson 5.4belief systemDefini&on aset of principles which form the base of a philosophy or religionPart of speechnounUse in sentenceHer belief system combined elements of Hinduism and Buddhism.empireDefini&on asingle poli>cal unit, with one supreme ruler, composed of different na>ons or peoplesPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe emperor expanded the Russian empire to the east.hierarchyDefini&on a group of people graded according to their rank or level of authorityPart of speechnounUse in sentenceAn admiral ranks at the top of the naval hierarchy.militaryDefini&on thearmed forcesPart of speechnoun/adjec>veUse in sentenceDid your father serve in the military during the war?societyDefini&on a community or group of people who live in the same region and are linked with each other by such things as laws and customsPart of speechnoun
OER PROJECT:BIG HISTORYUNIT 5VOCAB GUIDE6Use in sentenceEverysociety considers some behaviors acceptable and others unacceptable.taxDefini&on a sum of money levied by governmentson income, property, or sales and used for its services and administra>onPart of speechnoun/verbUse in sentenceThe English monarchy imposed many taxes on the American colonists for items such as sugar and stamps.tradeDefini&on the act of buying and selling goodsPart of speechnoun/verbUse in sentenceThe new treaty will strongly affect trade between the two countries.Lesson 5.5belief systemDefini&on aset of principles which form the base of a philosophy or religionPart of speechnounUse in sentenceHer belief system combined elements of Hinduism and Buddhism.cultureDefini&on thelanguage, customs, beliefs, and art of a par>cular group of peoplePart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe Catholic Church has played a large role in the development of French culture.diseaseDefini&on asickness that makes the body or mind not work well
OER PROJECT:BIG HISTORYUNIT 5VOCAB GUIDE7Part of speechnounUse in sentenceMalaria is a disease spread by mosquitoes.empireDefini&on asingle poli>cal unit, with one supreme ruler, composed of different na>ons or peoplesPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe emperor expanded the Russian empire to the east.militaryDefini&on the armed forcesPart of speechnoun/adjec>veUse in sentenceDid your father serve in the military during the war?taxDefini&on a sum of money levied by governmentson income, property, or sales and used for its services and administra>onPart of speechnoun/verbUse in sentenceThe English monarchy imposed many taxes on the American colonists for items such as sugar and stamps.tradeDefini&on the act of buying and selling goodsPart of speechnoun/verbUse in sentenceThe new treaty will strongly affect trade between the two countries.Lesson 5.6artifactDefini&on anyobject made by human beings
OER PROJECT:BIG HISTORYUNIT 5VOCAB GUIDE8Part of speechnounUse in sentenceThe museum had an exhibit of ancient Mexican ar>facts.civilizationDefini&on acomplex society o;en with a system of government and laws, use of language, and the keeping of recordsPart of speechnounUse in sentenceFer>leland and an abundant water supply were what made civiliza>on possible in the region.cultureDefini&on thelanguage, customs, beliefs, and art of a par>cular group of peoplePart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe Catholic Church has played a large role in the development of French culture.empireDefini&on asingle poli>cal unit, with one supreme ruler, composed of different na>ons or peoplesPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe emperor expanded the Russian empire to the east.societyDefini&on a community or group of people who live in the same region and are linked with each other by such things as laws and customsPart of speechnounUse in sentenceEverysociety considers some behaviors acceptable and others unacceptable.
OER PROJECT:BIG HISTORYUNIT 5VOCAB GUIDE9tradeDefini&on the act of buying and selling goodsPart of speechnoun/verbUse in sentenceThe new treaty will strongly affect trade between the two countries.