Prehistory of Azerbaijan
This period is the time before people began writing and keeping records.
Prehistory
True or False? The Mannean Kingdom is considered the oldest Azerbaijani state.
True
What was the importance of discovering fire? 3 points at least
Fire gave ancient people warmth, light, and better ways to cook food
Which day commemorates Azerbaijan’s victory in the 2020 Patriotic War and the liberation of territories?
8th november
What do AD and BC mean, and how are they different?
AD stands for “Anno Domini” (the years after the birth of Jesus), and BC stands for “Before Christ” (the years before the birth of Jesus). AD counts forward, while BC counts backward.
What important discovery was made from Azykh Cave in 1968?
Lower jawbone of a young woman
Between which centuries did the Mannean Kingdom exist? Give the centuries as numbers
9th-6th cent BC
How did the invention of bow and arrow help ancient people?
It let hunters attack prey from a distance and improved hunting success
Which day celebrates the Azerbaijani tricolor flag?
9th november
The year 476 AD belongs to this century.
5th century
Explain one way that living near rivers (like the Kura and Aras) helped early farming communities in Azerbaijan.
Rivers provided water for crops and animals, fertile soil for growing grain, and a place to fish and travel for trade.
What was the name of the Mannean capital?
Izirtu
Name the first metal that people in the region learned to use.
Copper
On which date did the 2nd Karabakh War start?
27 september 2020
This century covers the years 301 BC to 400 BC.
4th century BC
People in the Stone Age who killed animals and collected plants are called what?
Hunters and gatherers
Who was the Mannean king during its peak in the 8th century BCE?
Iranzu
What is the term for taming and raising animals like sheep, goats, and cattle?
Domestication (or domestication of animals).
When did the Republic of Azerbaijan establish?
Which year is oldest: 450 BC , 320 BC or 310 AD?
450 BC
About how long ago does evidence show humans lived in the region of Azerbaijan (in years)? Answer using a number and the word "years."
About 1.5 million years.
Name one powerful neighbor of Mannea that often fought over the region.
Assyria or Urartu
Give two ways agriculture changed human life
People settled in one place and formed villages; they could store food and build permanent homes; population growth and trade.
When did it happen?
Military forces from the USSR, including the army, security services, and internal police, entered Baku and other regions. They used tanks and weapons against ordinary people, and many civilians were killed.
Black January - 20th January 1990
This year marks the beginning of the 11st century AD.
1001 AD