Paleolithic vs Neolithic
What does “Paleolithic” mean?
Old Stone Age
What is a primary source?
.
An original piece of evidence from the time being studied.
What is a need?
Something necessary for survival, like food, water, or shelter.
What is a push factor?
Something that makes people leave a place.
Why is freshwater important when choosing where to live?
It’s needed for drinking, farming, and transportation.
What major discovery helped humans survive during the Paleolithic era?
Fire
Map readers would use a map's legend or key to...
identify areas that humans use for farming
What is a want?
Something you would like to have but don’t need to survive.
What is a pull factor?
Something that attracts people to a new place.
What type of land is best for farming?
Fertile, flat land near rivers.
Name one difference between Paleolithic and Neolithic tools.
Neolithic tools were polished and specialized; Paleolithic tools were rough and simple.
The earliest civilizations developed near which type of physical feature?
Rivers
Give one example of how early humans met their needs.
They hunted animals, gathered plants, and built shelters.
Give one push factor for early human migration.
Lack of food, drought, or dangerous animals.
Name one reason early people settled near rivers.
Good soil, transportation, and access to resources.
What major change marked the start of the Neolithic era?
The development of agriculture (farming)
Which event led to the first human migration into Europe? A. the end of an ice age B. the development of farming tools C. the extinction of game animals D. the improvement of weapons
The end of the Ice Age
How did farming change how humans met their needs?
It provided a steady food supply instead of depending on hunting and gathering.
Give one pull factor for early human migration.
Plentiful food, fresh water, or better shelter.
How can geography protect or endanger a settlement?
Mountains and deserts can protect; floods or droughts can endanger.
Why was the Neolithic Revolution one of the most important changes in human history?
Farming allowed people to settle in one place and form civilizations.
The first interactions between ancient civilizations were caused by...
trade and warfare
Why is it important for societies to understand the difference between needs and wants?
To use resources wisely and survive long-term.
How do push and pull factors still affect people today?
People move for jobs, safety, better living conditions, or freedom.
Why do historians say “geography shapes history”?
Where people live affects how they survive, trade, and build civilizations.