Vocabulary
A member of a people that travels from place to place to find fresh pasture for its animals and has no permanent home.
Nomad
How did people in the Paleolithic era get their food?
They were hunter gatherers
In this period of time, people were no longer moving from place to place. They were _____________.
sedentary
Which metal was the most valued during this time period for its strength?
Iron
Which of these three periods lasted the longest?
Paleolithic
A person who makes and repairs things in iron by hand.
Blacksmith
This society valued all of their members equally. They were considered an ___________ society.
Egalitarian
How were tools made during the Neolithic Period? What materials were they made out of?
Made of polished stone and bone
False
Trade caused a surplus of food and crafts. This started a new exchange of materials amongst villages. This exchange is called __________.
Bartering
a large stone that forms a prehistoric monument (e.g. a standing stone) or part of one (e.g. a stone circle).
megalith
The tools of this period were made of which material
Knapped stone and bones
The Neolithic Revolution originated in the Near East. This area is known as ____________.
Fertile Crescent
A large farming tool with multiple blades, often pulled by an animal to turn over soil.
Plough
Who was the most powerful person during the Metal Ages?
Military Leaders
a cemetery, especially a large one belonging to an ancient city.
necropolis
Many of the small statues of this era had magical purposes meant to promote _______, abundance and goodluck.
Fertility
True or False: Female figurines represented the mother goddess. She was worshipped to increase life expectancy.
False - she was worshipped to increase fertility
What was the process of melting and moulding metals for more durable tools, better weapons and domestic utensils?
Metallurgy
Name three specialized tools for the economy during the Neolithic Period?
Hoe (to plough)
Sickle (to collect)
Handmill (to grind the grain)
True
Name three reasons why the discovery of fire changed the lives of the members of this era?
Challenge Predators
Provide heat and light
Cook food
What were the first cultivated crops?
Cereal crops
What were three inventions that made transport easier?
Wheel
Sailboats
Maps
As a result of this discovery, facial features became more delicate.
Fire (cooked food) made it easier to chew and digest