Neolithic News
What do "Neo" and "lithic" mean?
"New" "Stone"
This artist, known as "Queen Bey," became the first Black woman to headline Coachella in 2018, a performance later turned into a Netflix documentary.
Beyoncé
This country has won the most FIFA Women’s World Cup titles.
The United States
The red planet in our solar system is named after a Roman god of war.
Mars
Indigenous peoples traditionally used the fibrous leaves of this spiky desert plant to make cordage, sandals, and even soap.
yucca
What are the two main themes or characteristic of the Neolithic Era?
Farming and Domestication of Animals
This four-person rock band from Liverpool became one of the most famous music groups of all time.
The Beatles
In the NFL, this player is responsible for throwing the ball to receivers and calling plays on offense.
This poet and author, known for I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, was a powerful voice for Black women in literature.
Maya Angelou
This edible wild plant, often found in shady, moist areas, was named because Gold Rush miners ate it to prevent scurvy.
Miner's Lettuce
Identify one indigenous farming practice and describe how it honors the land.
Milpas System, Chimpanas, Terracing, Agroforestry, seed saving
This Grammy-winning artist is famous for playing the flute and promoting self-love.
Lizzo
This position in soccer is responsible for defending the goal and is the only player allowed to use their hands.
The goalkeeper
This famous detective, created by Arthur Conan Doyle, is known for his incredible mystery-solving skills.
Sherlock Holmes
This California native shrub, known for its tiny needle-like leaves, is highly flammable and dominates chaparral ecosystems.
Chamise
How did progressing from hunting-gathering to agriculture change societies?
Permanent Settlements
Surplus of Food Storage
Specializations
Technological Advancements
This classical composer, known for "Fur Elise," kept writing music even after he lost his hearing.
Beethoven
This NFL team has won the most Super Bowls in history, tied with the New England Patriots at six championships.
The Pittsburg Steelers
This is the tallest mountain in the world, standing at over 29,000 feet above sea level.
Mount Everest
Despite its irritating effects, some Indigenous groups used this plant medicinally by applying its leaves as a remedy for warts.
Poison Oak
Neolithic time period covers roughly when to when?
10,000 BC - 2200 BC
This rock star, known for "Purple Rain," played guitar, sang, and had a symbol for a name.
Prince
This superstar forward scored the game-winning goal in the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup final and famously celebrated by taking off her jersey.
Brandi Chastain
This woman helped enslaved individuals escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
Harriet Tubman
This thorny plant, often considered a weed, contains silymarin, a compound believed to support liver health.
Milk Thistle