Neolithic Revolution
What significant change marked the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution?
The shift from hunting and gathering to farming
Who discovered the fossilized remains of "Lucy" in 1974?
Donald Johanson
Why was the Nile River essential for Ancient Egyptian civilization?
t provided water, transportation, and fertile land for agriculture.
What were the three major periods of the Stone Age?
Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic
What is the term for the transition from hunting and gathering to farming?
Agricultural Revolution
What species does Lucy belong to?
Australopithecus afarensis
What was the name of the fertile land surrounding the Nile?
The Black Land (Kemet)
What type of tools were first used in the Paleolithic period?
Stone tools, such as hand axes and flint tools
Name one of the first crops domesticated during the Neolithic Revolution.
Wheat, barley, rice, or maize
Where was Lucy found?
Hadar, Ethiopia
What was the name of the writing system used by the Ancient Egyptians?
Hieroglyphics
What was the main way humans survived during the Stone Age?
Hunting, gathering, and fishing
What new technology allowed early humans to store surplus food?
Pottery
Why is Lucy significant to understanding human evolution?
She provided evidence that early hominins walked upright (bipedalism).
How did the annual flooding of the Nile benefit farmers?
It deposited nutrient-rich silt, making the soil fertile for farming.
What major discovery allowed early humans to cook food and stay warm?
Fire
How did the Neolithic Revolution lead to the development of social classes?
Food surpluses allowed some people to specialize in different jobs, leading to divisions in wealth and status.
How old is Lucy estimated to be?
About 3.2 million years old
What was the role of the pharaoh in Ancient Egypt?
The pharaoh was both a political leader and considered a god on Earth.
What does the term "Neolithic" mean?
"New Stone Age"
What major advancements during the Neolithic Revolution helped shape the development of the first civilizations?
Agriculture, permanent settlements, domestication of animals, social structure, and technological innovations such as pottery and tools.