Vocab
The Old Stone Age, when early humans were hunter-gatherers and used simple stone tools.
Paleolithic
Organized systems of beliefs involving gods, spiritual ideas, rituals, moral rules, and religious leaders.
Complex Religions
Large, permanent settlements where many people live and work together.
Cities
A complex society with organized government, cities, social classes, specialized jobs, religion, art, and often writing
Civilization
Projects built by governments or communities for everyone to use, such as roads, bridges, walls, canals, and irrigation systems.
Public works.
includes creative works such as paintings, sculptures, and music.
Arts
The way a society is organized into different groups or social classes based on wealth, jobs, power, or family background.
Social Structure –
A system of symbols or letters used to communicate and record information.
Writing
When people focus on specific jobs or skills instead of everyone doing the same type of work.
Job Specialization
A system of leadership and laws that helps manage and control a society.
Organized Government –
is the design and construction of buildings and structures.
Architecture
A monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Believe in one God and follow the Bible.
Christianity
A monotheistic religion based on the beliefs and traditions of one God and follow religious teachings found in the Torah.
Judaism
A monotheistic religion founded on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad. Believe in one God, called Allah, and follow the Quran.
Islam –
A major religion that began in India and includes many beliefs, traditions, and gods. Important ideas include karma, dharma, and reincarnation.
Hinduism
A religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. It focuses on overcoming suffering and reaching enlightenment called Nirvana.
Buddhism
Define Christianity
A monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Christians believe in one God and follow the Bible.
The New Stone Age, when humans began farming, domesticating animals, and living in permanent settlements.
Neolithic
Define Islam
A monotheistic religion founded on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad. Muslims believe in one God, called Allah, and follow the Quran.
What is Hinduism?
A major religion that began in India and includes many beliefs, traditions, and gods. Important ideas include karma, dharma, and reincarnation.
Define the Paleolithic Lifestyle
The Old Stone Age, when early humans were hunter-gatherers and used simple stone tools.
What is Buddhism?
A religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha. It focuses on overcoming suffering and reaching
Define a social structure.
The way a society is organized into different groups or social classes based on wealth, jobs, power, or family background.
A complex society with organized government, cities, social classes, specialized jobs, religion, art, and often writing.
Define the Neolithic Lifestyle
The New Stone Age, when humans began farming, domesticating animals, and living in permanent settlements.