Time
What does BC stand for?
Before Christ
What was a basic hunting weapon used by nomads?
Spears or bow and arrow
What is a barter economy?
A system where goods and services are exchanged without money
What is culture?
The beliefs, customs, language, etc. of a society
What 2 major geographic features define the Fertile Crescent?
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
What does AD mean?
After Death
Why was fire important to hunter gatherers?
How did food surpluses impact early societies?
Allowed populations to grow and create specialized jobs
Why is a stable food supply important?
It helps the population grow
Why is climate important in this region?
It provides the conditions for farming
What does circa indicate?
Approximately or around
What type of shelter did hunter gatherers often use?
Temporary structures or caves
What does domestication mean?
The process of taming wild plants and animals for human use
What is the function of government in a civilization?
It maintains law and order
How did the Fertile Crescent benefit early civilizations?
Provided them the ability to farm and settle in one place
What is the time range of a decade?
Name a tool used by hunter gatherers
Stone tools or knives
What is labor specialization?
When individuals focus on one task or job
How does technology benefit a civilization?
It makes doing work easier
Name one crop that was domesticated in the Fertile Crescent?
Wheat or barley
What is one century?
100 years
What does mean to be a nomad?
Move frequently in search of food
How did agriculture lead to permanent settlements?
People could stay in one place due to reliable food sources
Why is writing important to civilizations?
Record keeping, communication, sharing information
Why is the Fertile Crescent important in history?
Home to some of the first civilizations in the world