Paleolithic & Neolithic Ages
How did the people in the Paleolithic Age adapt to survive?
They relied on hunting animals for food and clothing. They lived nomadic lifestyles, as they needed to follow animal herds. Farming was unknown to them.
List 4 reasons to why rivers are advantageous for people to live by
1) Fresh Water for Consumption 2) Water to Grow Crops 3) Fishing 4) Transportation 5) Trade 6) Bathing
How do you correctly answer a cause-and-effect relationship question?
First, analyze the document (s) and jot down one development that led to another development. Once you do that, you have identified a cause and identified an effect. Then, elaborate on how the first development led to the second development (Which is usually some type of result and/or effect). In doing so, use evidence from the document (s) to support your answer.
What does "a source is biased" mean?
The source favors one particular view point over another, usually to pursue a certain an agenda.
List 2 test taking strategies as you are taking a test that can help you succeed
Use the test to take the test, process of elimination, do not select answers with words you have never seen before, be sure to answer every question, go with your gut when you are stuck between 2 answers
How did people in the Neolithic Age adapt to survive and thrive?
They began farming, located near river valleys and fertile land to allow them to have reliable food sources and establish permanent settlements.
What is cultural diffusion? List 1 geographic feature that encourages cultural diffusion. List 1 geographic factor that discourages cultural diffusion.
Cultural diffusion is the blending of different cultures. This could be through trading resources, sharing ideas, adopting practices and traditions from people from other cultures, etc. Rivers. Rivers encourage trade and movement. Mountains. Mountains prevent trade and movement.
How do you answer an "Identify and explain a similarity or difference between the events, ideas, or historical developments presented in Documents 1 and 2" question?
First, identify as many similarities and differences between the two documents as you can. Second, consider which of these similarities and/or differences is easiest to explain and use evidence from the documents to support. Third, identify the similarity or difference, explain in your own words, use evidence from the documents to support your answer.
How do you answer a question that asks you to "Identify and explain the purpose of a document."?
First, go through the process of determining the point of view and intended audience. Second, consider and explain what the author wants the intended audience to think / walk away with knowing after analyzing the document. Finally, when completing such a question, use evidence from the document (s) to support your answer.
List 3 study strategies as you are taking a test that can help you succeed
flashcards, quizlet, facetime with friends, study with friends, test yourself, have someone test you, study jeopardy, review guide, rewrite notes, study notes, study in quiet place, get much sleep.
List 3 positives of the Neolithic Revolution.
Led to Permanent Settlements, Led to surplus of food, Led to increases in technology, Led to formal governments, Led to increase in human population, led to cities, led to organized societies.
How did the Neolithic Revolution impact human population?
The Neolithic Revolution enables humans to develop a steady food supply and even surpluses. With a reliable food supply, humans were able to raise and feed more children and live longer.
How do you correctly answer a turning point question?
First, identify what was before and after (Ex. Paleolithic Age and Neolithic Age). Second, elaborate on what was before and after (Elaborate on what life was like in the Paleolithic Age and elaborate on what life was like in the Neolithic Age emphasizing the differences). Third, explain why the differences matter and the long-term impacts. Finally, when completing such a question, use evidence from the document (s) to support your answer.
How can you figure out who the intended audience is in a document?
First, analyze the author, title, and publisher. Second, consider the extent to which the information is factual and the extent to which the information is opinionated. Pay attention to the tone, language, and adjectives used. Third, consider who would either agree with the points made / who the information would be useful for. Finally, when completing such a question, use evidence from the document (s) to support your answer.
Where did the first humans originate?
Rift Valley in East Africa
What caused humans to spread across the world?
The first humans needed to hunt animals to survive, therefore, they needed to follow herds of animals, which caused humans to spread.
How did the domestication of plants and animals change how humans lived?
Domestication is the process of adapting wild plants and animals for human use. It allowed for more permanent settlement as cattle provided a reliable food and supply source. Humans no longer had to wander to hunt animals and gather plants for their food supplies.
How do you explain the historical context of an event?
First, Explain the "Where? When? Who? What? Why?" of the event. Second, when completing such a question, be sure to use evidence from the document (s) to support your answer.
How can you figure out the point of view of a document?
First, analyze the author, title, and publisher. Second, consider the extent to which the information is factual and the extent to which the information is opinionated. If it is opinionated, you can then ask yourself, "What is the author trying to persuade me to believe?". Consider who would either agree with the points made. Pay attention to the tone, language, and adjectives used. If you determine the source is not opinionated, the author is most likely trying to simply inform their audience of an event. Finally, when completing such a question, use evidence from the document (s) to support your answer.
If a culture is ethnocentric, what does that mean?
the culture believes they are superior to other cultures.
Explain how the Neolithic Revolution was one of the most significant turning points in human history
For about 95% of human history, people relied on hunting animals to survive and could only survive living nomadic lifestyles. With the advent of farming in the Neolithic Revolution, humans were able to farm much food creating surpluses leading them to be able to establish permanent settlements, increasing the human population, create organized societies, and civilizations.
List 5 characteristics of an advanced neolithic civilization
1) Job Specialization / Social Classes 2) Religion / Belief Systems 3) Stable, Reliable Food Supply 4) Arts & Architecture 5) Government 6) Language & Writing 7) Technology 8) Permanent Settlements
How you correctly answer a geographic context question?
First, consider the Who? Where? When? What? and Why? Questions. Second, consider how the surrounding environment and resources available impacted people at the relevant place of the event you are asked about. Third, explain how the surrounding environment and resources available impacted people, their development, and the relevant event you are asked about. Finally, when completing such a question, use evidence from the document (s) to support your answer.
How do historians determine history responsbily?
They analyze many reliable sources, many different types of sources, a combination of sources that show multiple perspectives, interview and discuss information with other historians, gather reliable evidence to back up their conclusions, and focus on simply informing the public without bias.
What is cultural assimilation?
When people from one culture adopt another cultures way of life either to fit in or are forced to fit in.