Tools
What were tools made out of during the Neolithic Era?
stones, wood, clay
What is the definition of a tool?
An item used for assistance when completing tasks
How did domesticated animals help humans?
Jobs around the farm including carrying, pushing, pulling things, traveling, resources such as fur, and meat to eat.
Humans went from a hunting and gathering lifestyle to a _______________ lifestyle?
Farming/Agricultural
Name a tool invented in the Neolithic Era?
Ox-driven plow, loom, stone balls for grinding cereals, scythe
What is another name for farming?
Agriculture
No straight lines. Straight lines on a farm with planting
What do plants need in order to grow
Sunlight, water, soil
What tool was used to keep planted crops in the correct shape?
Fences
Who is an "artisan"?
a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making objects by hand.
How did civilizations and farming start in lands that were mostly deserts?
Rivers ran through the desert providing fertile (healthy) soil for farming
How long on average does it take for crops to grow?
2-3 months
How does a sickle work?
Cuts and slices grains and cereals from the plant
What is "domestication"?
the process of taming (controlling) an animal or plant for human use/assistance
Why did human's height and lifespans decrease with settled living and farming?
Less exercise. less meat. living near animals which causes diseases. fighting among communities
How is "Neolithic" described?
the later part of the stone age where humans transition to settled living and farming.
How was wheat processed?
1. Cut from stalk with a sickle
2. Seeds, or kernels, ground down into powder
3. flour is made by adding water
What does "irrigation" mean?
the process of bringing water to land to help grow crops, especially when rainfall is not enough.
Why is irrigation so important when it comes to farming?
It brings water to areas that may not have enough water to grow crops
Where did farming and the first civilizations first start?
The Fertile Crescent. Modern day Iraq, Syria, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon