Stone Age Changes (focus on Neolithic and Paleolithic Revolutions)
Farming and Agriculture
The Fertile Crescent
Laws, Codes and Lifestyles
River Valleys
100

Name all 4 Early River Valley Civilizations



  • Mesopotamia: Located in the Fertile Crescent, this civilization was based on the Tigris and Euphrates rivers 
  • Nile River: This civilization was based in Egypt 
  • Indus River: This civilization was based in India
  • Yellow River: This civilization was based in China 
100

What is the meaning of "agriculture?

Farming, or growing plants and raising animals for food.

100

Why is it called the “Fertile Crescent

Bonus: Name two civilizations that began in the Fertile Crescent.

The land is shaped like a crescent moon and has rich, fertile soil

(Sumer and Mesopootamia/Babylon and Egypt)

100

What is the Code of Hammurabi?

A set of laws created by King Hammurabi in Babylon.

100

What is a river valley?

(Answer: An area around a river with fertile soil.)

200

What is the main difference between the Neolithic and Paleolithic Ages?

People started farming in the Neolithic Age

200

True or False: Agriculture allowed people to stay in one place.

True

200

Which two rivers helped make the land fertile in Mesopotamia?

The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

200

Why were laws important in Hammurabi's Code?

They kept order and told people what was right or wrong

200

$200: Name one civilization that started in a river valley.

(Answer: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, or China)

300

True or False: During the Paleolithic Age, people lived in one place and had farms

False

300

What happened to the population when farming started?

The population increased as more food was available.

300

True or False: The Fertile Crescent is in modern-day South America.

Where is it located?

False.

300

People who move from place to place to follow their food source?

Nomads

300

Why did people settle near rivers in ancient times? 

Answer: Rivers provided water, fertile soil, and transportation.

400

What did people use to hunt animals in the Paleolithic Age?

Simple tools like stone weapons

400

Why was agriculture important for early humans?

It gave a steady food supply and allowed for bigger communities.

400

What is an important result of fertile land?

It helps grow crops for food

400

Which best defines the term culture?

the total learned heritage of a people


400

Name two benefits of river valleys for ancient civilizations.  

(Answer: Access to water, fertile soil, trade, and transportation.)

500

In which age did people start making permanent homes?

The Neolithic Age

500

Why is the Neolithic Revolution called a "revolution"

It was a big change that started farming and new ways of living

500

Name one way the Neolithic Revolution through the use of farming changed society.

People could have specialized jobs since not everyone needed to farm

500

Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that

come into frequent contact with other groups

500

This acronym represents the six essential elements of a civilization. What does each letter in GRAPES stand for

Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure