Vocabulary
Reading: The Nature of Foraging and Horticultural Societies
Reading Strategy
100

This word means effectiveness in achieving a result. 

Efficacy

100

This term refers to the process of obtaining or acquiring food. 

Procurement 

100

A text  box provides this type of detail to help with understanding. 

a. unnecessary information

b. additional details

c. contradictory statements

d. personal opinions

b. additional details

200

The adjective form of the noun "stabilization". 

Stable

200

These kin-based groups work the land and share its benefits. What are they? 

Lineages and clans

200

Phrases like "for instance" and "such as" are used to introduce this. 

an example

300

The root "magn-" means this. 

Great or large

300

A mutual reliance between two or more people in a society is known as this. 

Interdependence 

300

A reading based on feelings, beliefs, and opinions is considered this. 

Subjective

400

Which word means basic or elementary, often referring to early stages of development? 

a. Rudimentary

b. Meager

c. Magnitude

d. Undertaking

a. Rudimentary

400

What is the term for passing down knowledge through generations in horticultural societies?

a. reciprocity

b. enculturation

c. nomadism

d. procurement 

b. enculturation

400

Organizing information visually increases:

a. complexity

b. retention

c. understanding

d. distraction

c. understanding

500

Due to _____ resources, medieval builders had to find creative ways to complete their structures. 

a. rudimentary

b. meager

c. calculated


b. meager

500

What is one key difference between foraging and horticultural societies?


a) Foraging societies rely on large-scale farming, while horticultural societies rely on hunting and gathering.

b) Foraging societies move frequently, while horticultural societies tend to stay in one place.

c) Horticultural societies have fewer material possessions than foraging societies.

d) Both societies rely on permanent settlements for food production.


b) Foraging societies move frequently, while horticultural societies tend to stay in one place.


500

Textual clues help the reader understand an unfamiliar word by introducing:

a. a broad interpretation

b. a definition or contextual hint

c. a completely new concept

d. a subjective viewpoint 

b. a definition or contextual hint