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The time before humans developed writing
Prehistory
A scientist who studies objects left behind by ancient people.
Archaeologist
An object made or used by humans in the past, such as a tool
Artifact
Preserved remains or traces of ancient living things
Fossil
A person who moves from place to place in search of food and resources.
Nomad
A person who survives by hunting animals and collecting plants.
Hunter/Gatherer
The Old Stone Age, when humans hunted, gathered food, and used simple tools.
Paleolithic Age
The New Stone Age, when farming and permanent settlements became common
Neolithic Age
Raising plants and animals for human use is called
Domestication
The transition from hunting and gathering to farming
Agricultural Revolution
An independent city that controls its surrounding land
City State
Extra food or resources beyond what is needed
Surplus
An ancient people who developed cities and writing in Mesopotamia
Sumerians
When people perform different jobs based on their skills
Specialization
An organized society with government, cities, and specialized jobs
Civilization
Mesopotamia means
Land between rivers
A large, stepped temple built by Mesopotamians.
Ziggurat
Belief in many gods.
Polytheism
A person trained to write and keep records
Scribe
A collection of laws that established rules and punishments
Code of Hammurabi
This civilization developed city-states, cuneiform writing, and irrigation systems
The Sumerians
A Chaldean king who strengthened and expanded Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar II
A writing system using wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets
Cuneiform
A large territory controlled by one ruler or government
Empire
A civilization known for its powerful army and military conquests
Assyrians