Unit 1: Redefining World Society and Culture
Lesson E: Travel and Trade in the Pre-Modern Era
Key Terms
| Key Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| displace | act of removing from usual place or home |
| migration | the act or process of people moving from one place to another with the intent of establishing residency; voluntary migration is when people choose to move; forced or involuntary migration is when people move at the will of other people or by the force of nature |
| oasis | a small fertile or green area in a desert region, usually having a spring or well |
| port cities | cities or towns on a waterway with facilities for loading and unloading ships |
| pull factors | reasons that entice groups to move to a specific place and include economic opportunity and chances to expand territory |
| push factors | reasons that drive people away from a place such as poverty and political repression |
Directions: Practice using these key terms.
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