Communication
How did people talk to each other?
They had their own languages but also used gestures and pictures.
Who were the people who grew crops?
Farmers
Bricks made from mud, wood, and thatched roofs.
What kinds of religions were common during the Neolithic Era?
Polytheistic Religions
What crops did the people from this era like to grow?
Wheat, Barley, and Rice
How did people from the Neolithic Era communicate through writing?
They would draw pictures and images. They also used symbols that been given a specific meaning by their community.
Who took care of animals like sheep, goats, and cattle?
Herders
What shape were the shelters?
They were rectangles.
Did the people from this era believe in an afterlife?
Yes
What animals did the people from this era use for food?
Cattle, Sheep, Goats, and Pigs
What materials did the people from this era use to write on?
They would use clay and stone tablets, as well as cave walls.
Who were the people who made bowls and cups, baskets, and other kinds of crafts?
Artisans
What was the purpose of these shelters?
They protected people from bad weather and predators.
What is the belief that spirits inhabit natural objects?
Animism
Why did people from the Neolithic Era switch from being hunters and gatherers, into settled communities?
Plants can't move with the people. When people have the ability to produce food in one place, it makes it more convenient to stay in one place.
When did the first writings appear?
Around 7000 BCE.
Who were the people who created more advanced tools to help with farming?
Toolmakers
How many rooms did these shelters have?
Usually only 1 room.
Some Neolithic civilizations offered sacrifices as part of their religion, what did they offer as sacrifices?
Different kinds of animals
How come these civilizations saw high growth in their populations?
What was the first style of writing used in Mesopotamia?
It's called Cuneiform Script.
Who were the people in charge of the whole community, who had control over all the people?
Kings, Chiefs, or Rulers
If the things needed to build shelters weren't available, what natural structure would people look for to protect themselves from weather and predators?
Caves
What are Ritual Landscapes?
An altar or temple dedicated to religious practices.
What tools did they use to cut down their crops?
They used blades made of flint and obsidian.