Paleolithic Age
What is the main way people got food during the Paleolithic Age?
They hunted wild animals and gathered plants
When did the Neolithic Age begin?
Around 8000 B.C.E.
How did agriculture change food sources?
It provided stable and dependable food supplies.
What did larger communities allow people to do?
They allowed for division of labor and cooperation in tasks.
What materials did traders look for?
Flint and obsidian.
What type of shelter did Paleolithic people often use?
caves or temporary tent-like shelters
What major agricultural development occurred in this period?
The invention of farming and the domestication of animals.
What did people start doing around 8000 B.C.E?
They began to farm and produce their own food.
How did cooperation improve tool-making?
It allowed toolmakers to work together, increasing efficiency.
Name one benefit of trade in Neolithic times.
Access to materials not available locally.
How long did the Paleolithic Age last?
From about 2 million years ago until around 8000 B.C.E
Name one animal that was domesticated during the Neolithic Age.
Sheep, goats, or cattle.
Name two crops that early farmers might have grown.
Wheat and barley
What was a common community size during Paleolithic times?
Small bands of 20-60 people.
How did trade influence the spread of ideas?
It facilitated contact between different communities, spreading knowledge.
What is a term for the people who wandered for food?
hunter-gatherers
What is the term for the growing of crops?
Agriculture
What was the impact of agriculture on settlement patterns?
It led to permanent settlements and farming communities.
What structures were built for protection in larger communities?
Strong stone walls or fortifications.
What is obsidian used for?
Making tools, knife blades, and mirrors.
What tools did Paleolithic people primarily make?
stone tools
How did the Neolithic Age change human communities?
It allowed people to settle in one place and form larger communities
How did agriculture allow for specialization of jobs?
With a stable food supply, people could focus on specific trades and skills.
How did trade change Neolithic communities?
It introduced new materials and ideas, enhancing cultural development.
How far did traders often travel for materials?
Hundreds of miles.