Stone Age Changes (focus on Neolithic and Paleolithic Revolutions)
Name all 4 Early River Valley Civilizations
What is the meaning of "agriculture?
Farming, or growing plants and raising animals for food.
Why is it called the “Fertile Crescent
Bonus: Name two civilizations that began in the Fertile Crescent.
The land is shaped like a crescent moon and has rich, fertile soil
(Sumer and Mesopootamia/Babylon and Egypt)
What is the Code of Hammurabi?
A set of laws created by King Hammurabi in Babylon.
What is a river valley?
(Answer: An area around a river with fertile soil.)
What is the main difference between the Neolithic and Paleolithic Ages?
People started farming in the Neolithic Age
True or False: Agriculture allowed people to stay in one place.
True
Which two rivers helped make the land fertile in Mesopotamia?
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Why were laws important in Hammurabi's Code?
They kept order and told people what was right or wrong
$200: Name one civilization that started in a river valley.
(Answer: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, or China)
True or False: During the Paleolithic Age, people lived in one place and had farms
False
What happened to the population when farming started?
The population increased as more food was available.
True or False: The Fertile Crescent is in modern-day South America.
Where is it located?
False.
People who move from place to place to follow their food source?
Nomads
Why did people settle near rivers in ancient times?
Answer: Rivers provided water, fertile soil, and transportation.
What did people use to hunt animals in the Paleolithic Age?
Simple tools like stone weapons
Why was agriculture important for early humans?
It gave a steady food supply and allowed for bigger communities.
What is an important result of fertile land?
It helps grow crops for food
Which best defines the term culture?
the total learned heritage of a people
Name two benefits of river valleys for ancient civilizations.
(Answer: Access to water, fertile soil, trade, and transportation.)
In which age did people start making permanent homes?
The Neolithic Age
Why is the Neolithic Revolution called a "revolution"
It was a big change that started farming and new ways of living
Name one way the Neolithic Revolution through the use of farming changed society.
People could have specialized jobs since not everyone needed to farm
Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
come into frequent contact with other groups
This acronym represents the six essential elements of a civilization. What does each letter in GRAPES stand for
Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure