definitions
what does the paleolithic era mean?
the time before farming
define surplus
more than you need, extra
define domestication
the controlling of plants and animals to help people (Farming)
what does the neolithic era mean?
the time after farming
True or False - Hunter gatherers often had a surplus
FALSE
How did domestication help people give up the hunter gatherer lifestyle?
They didnt need to chase animals anymore because their food was in the ground or nearby.
what is culture
the beliefs, art, traditions and way of life of a certain group of people.
What happened to the population once humans developed a surplus?
the population went up
Describe two ways that domestication of animals made life better for people
many answers - should be focused on animals (animals work for us, animal products, easy food, etc)
what happened to jobs after people developed a surplus?
they had more jobs available - not everyone needed to be a farmer
Once people had a surplus, what did they start to do with their free time?
They made things for fun like art, music, stories etc (culture)
What was the name of the oldest farming town we have excavated so far?
Catalhoyuk