Vocabulary
What is history?
History is the written record of events since writing was invented.
When did the Iceman live?
5,000 years ago
Why is surplus food important?
Surplus food allows a society to support a larger population, trade for other goods, and develop culture and technology.
What is prehistory?
Prehistory refers to events that happened before writing was invented.
What did the Iceman's ax indicate?
his people knew how to use metal
How did domesticating animals help humans?
Domesticating animals provided a steady food source and labor for farming.
Who is an archaeologist?
An archaeologist is a person who studies old objects to learn about the past.
What discovery helped humans survive?
Fire
What changed with farming?
Farming shifted societies from nomadic hunter-gatherers to settled agricultural communities
What is oral tradition?
Oral tradition is a group that passes down stories by word of mouth.
When did farming begin?
New Stone Age
What is the significance of civilizations?
Civilizations represent the development of structured societies with governance, culture, and economic systems.
What is a surplus?
A surplus is extra food that can be saved or traded.
What helped Egypt grow strong?
it had rich soil from yearly floods
How do archaeologists learn about the past?
Archaeologists learn about people who lived before there was writing by studying artifacts and fossils.
What were two reasons for building near rivers?
Building near rivers provided water for drinking and irrigation, as well as fertile soil from flooding.