Red
What are staple crops?
The main crop people grow
What is cultural diffusion?
Cultures spread ideas to one another
What is religion?
A belief in and worship of higher powers such as gods and goddesses
What are scribes?
Writers that keep track of important information
What is trade?
The exchange of goods and services
Where did early farming villages pop up?
Fertile Crescent in the Middle East
language, food, customs, behaviors
What do cities act as centers for?
Culture, Government, etc
Name one domesticated plant and one domesticated animal
Wolf, Maize
True or False: A stone axe is technology
True
Why is a home of a culture called a "cultural hearth"?
A hearth is a fireplace. A fireplace is the center of a home
Where does religious worship often take place?
Temple
True or False: Civilizations always stay the same
False
Give three examples of specialized work
Pilot, Doctor, Lawyer
Give Three examples of non-specialized work
Fast Food, Cashier, Stocker
How long did the Neolithic Era last?
What was the Agricultural revolution?
A major change in the way we got our food
Why did we domesticate animals?
It's easier to raise animals and grow crops then hunt and look around for them
Why did having surplus crops lead to new technologies?
People had more time for other things
Why might having fertile land and agriculture make a village powerful?
More food= more people. More people= stronger army
Why do you think the Agricultural Revolution led to humans making cities?
People could stay in one spot for a long period of time
Name the 8 traits of civilization
Culture, Technology, Specialized Workers, Agriculture, Government, Cities, Record Keeping, Religion
List five things invented by countries other than the United States
Hammocks, Printers, Telescopes, Eyeglasses, Metallurgy
Which trait of civilization are Paleolithic Cave paintings? What type of source are they?
Record Keeping, Primary Source
How do you think government and religion are similar?
Both tell people how to live their lives