Prehistory
What is prehistory?
The period of time before humans began recording history.
How did prehistoric people meet their food needs?
By hunting animals and gathering plants.
What tools did hunter-gatherers use?
Tools made from flint for cutting and hunting.
What is the Agricultural Revolution?
The transition from hunting and gathering to farming.
What defines a civilization?
A complex society with cities, social structures, and government.
How do we learn about prehistoric people?
Through archaeological discoveries of artifacts.
How did survival methods affect their daily life?
They spent most of their time searching for food, limiting other skills.
How did fire change life for prehistoric people?
It provided warmth, light, and enabled cooking.
How did farming change human lifestyles?
It allowed people to settle in one place and build permanent homes.
Name a key feature of early civilizations.
Social structure, government, economic systems, or religion.
What were the main activities of hunter-gatherers?
Hunting animals and gathering plants for food.
Why was farming not possible for many tribes?
The harsh climate made it difficult to grow crops.
What materials did they use for shelters?
Animal skins and plant materials for temporary shelters.
What is a food surplus?
An excess of food grown beyond what is needed for survival.
How did social structure manifest in early civilizations?
People were ranked into social classes based on their jobs.
What does it mean to be nomadic?
Moving from place to place in search of food.
Why were there few skilled craftsmen?
They lacked the time and resources to develop additional skills.
What weapons did they create for hunting?
Clubs, spears, and arrows with flint tips.
How did surplus food lead to specialization?
Not everyone had to farm, allowing others to focus on different trades.
What role did religion play in early civilizations?
It helped explain natural phenomena and provided a sense of community.
Why were early humans primarily nomadic?
They needed to follow migrating animals and seasonal food sources.
What factors influenced the movement of prehistoric people?
A combination of political, social, economic, or environmental factors.
How did the discovery of flint benefit early humans?
It allowed them to create sharp tools and weapons for survival.
Why is the Agricultural Revolution considered a "revolution"?
It drastically changed how people lived and interacted with their environment.
How did technology impact early human societies?
It led to advancements in agriculture, tools, and infrastructure.