Key Concepts #1
What was the name of the early hominid skeleton discovered in 1974 in Ethiopia? These fossil remains were named after a Beatles song.
Lucy
How did early humans during the Neolithic Age get their food? Name at least two different ways.
Farming crops like wheat and barley.
Domesticating animals such as cattle and sheep.
Establishing permanent settlements for growing and storing food.
How did early humans during the Paleolithic Age get their food? Name at least two different ways.
During the Paleolithic Age, early humans got their food by:
Hunting animals for meat.
Gathering wild plants, fruits, nuts, and seeds.
Fishing in rivers and lakes.
What is a nomad?
A person who moves from place to place, rather than living in one location all the time.
How many continents do we have? Name all of them.
We have 7 continents.
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, and South America
Archeologists study ___________ or objects made by humans.
A. rivers
B. animals
C. artifacts
D. oceans
C. artifacts
What type of housing was used during the Neolithic Age? Name at least two different ways.
Mudbrick houses—simple structures made from mud and straw.
Wooden or thatched huts—often built with timber and covered with straw or reeds.
Stone dwellings—in some areas, especially in the Near East, early stone buildings were constructed.
What type of housing was used during the Paleolithic Age? Name at least two different ways.
During the Paleolithic Age, people used:
Cave shelters—natural caves and rock overhangs.
Temporary huts—made from branches, leaves, and animal hides.
What is a hemisphere?
Half of the Earth, divided into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres by the equator, or the Eastern and Western Hemispheres by the Prime Meridian.
Is Ms. Chung a cat or a dog person?
Ms. Chung is dog person. She has a 3 year old goldendoodle named Luca.
During which age did the agricultural revolution lead to the development of civilization?
A. Paleolithic
B. Ice
C. Neolithic
D. Bronze
C. Neolithic
What type of tools were used during the Paleolitic Age? Name at least two different tools.
Stone tools—such as hand axes, flint knives, and scrapers.
Bone tools—including needles and fishhooks.
Wooden tools—like spears and digging sticks.
What type of tools were used during the Neolithic Age? Name at least two different tools.
During the Neolithic Age, people used:
Polished stone tools—such as axes and sickles.
Ground stone tools—like grinding stones for processing grains.
Pottery—for cooking and storage.
What is an artifact?
An object made by people, like tools or pottery, that gives us information about their lives.
What can Ms. Chung not live without? She NEEDS to have this everyday, or she will be cranky.
Coffee
What are the paintings, often found in Europe, from the Paleolithic period that depict animals and hunting scenes called?
Cave paintings
What was the Neolithic Age? Describe at least two features of this period.
The Neolithic Age, also known as the New Stone Age, was a period from about 10,000 to 3,000 BCE characterized by:
Agriculture—the beginning of farming and crop cultivation.
Domestication of animals—raising livestock for food and other resources.
Permanent settlements—establishment of villages and towns.
Advancements in tools and pottery—more sophisticated stone tools and the creation of pottery for cooking and storage.
What was the Paleolithic Age? Describe at least two features of this period.
The Paleolithic Age, or Old Stone Age, was a period from about 2.5 million years ago to around 10,000 BCE. It is characterized by:
Use of stone tools—like hand axes and flint knives.
Hunter-gatherer lifestyle—humans hunted animals and gathered wild plants.
Nomadic or semi-nomadic living—moving frequently in search of food.
What is the equator?
An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth that divides it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Who did Beyonce team up with for the 2003 hit single "Crazy in Love"?
For the 2003 hit single "Crazy in Love," Beyoncé teamed up with rapper Jay-Z.
In which areas of Africa did human life begin?
A. Eastern and southern
B. Eastern and northern
C. Western and southern
D. Western and northern
A. Eastern and southern
What was the Ice Age?
The Ice Age was a time when the Earth was much colder than today, and big sheets of ice covered large parts of the land. It started about 2.4 million years ago and ended around 11,700 years ago. During this time, there were huge glaciers in places like North America, Europe, and Asia, and sea levels were lower than they are now.
What was the Paleolithic to Neolithic Revolution?
The Paleolithic to Neolithic Revolution was a major transition period, marking the shift from:
Paleolithic Age (Old Stone Age): Characterized by hunting, gathering, and nomadic lifestyles with simple stone tools.
Neolithic Age (New Stone Age): Marked by the development of agriculture, domestication of animals, and permanent settlements. This period saw advancements in toolmaking, pottery, and the rise of complex societies.
What is anthropology?
The study of humans and their cultures, including their history, behavior, and societies.
How many units will be taught in our 7th Grade American History class?
5