There are 6 basic types of Societies, which are all defined by technology. The first of the 6 societies is the Hunting and gathering society, this society survives by hunting and gather of animals and food to eat. A majority of this society only existed in the past and only few still live this way today. Hunter and gatherers were nomad which meant that they were always moving around in search for food and plants, labor in this society was divided between members of the society. Pastoral society emerged about 12,000 years ago, this society would pasture animal for food and transportation. Pastoral societies still exist today, in desert lands of North Africa, where horticulture and manufacturing are unavailable. They also believe the domestication of animals allows for a more manageable food supply , they also were able to surplus good because unlike the hunting and gathers they stayed in one place. Next are the horticultural societies, which instead of relying on the domestication of animals counted on the cultivating of vegetables, fruits and plants. This society appeared first in different part of the world about the same time the pastorals society did. Horticultural were also nomads and were mobile. Agricultural societies used technological advancement to cultivate crops, which were usually grains like rice, corn, barley and wheat over larger area. Sociologist used the term agricultural revolutions to describe the technological advances. Feudal societies where known as the land owners , were lord of the land. They normally had peasant that they used to cultivate the land. They normally would exchange for military protection they would exploit peasant into providing crafts, homage, food and other services. About the time feudalism turned into capitalism. Last but not least was the last 2 societies are industrial and post industrial. Which were all about the machine and micro chips, which began the industrial revolution. It also brought in a lot of factory production of the goods