Paleo
Paleolithic means...
Old Stone Age
Neolithic means...
New Stone Age
The Neolithic Revolution began in what region of Asia?
Southwest Asia
Centers of population, trade, and culture
Advanced Cities
What continent do we live on?
North America
Paleolithic people followed the migration patterns of the animals they hunted. Because of this they did not stay in one place long....meaning that they were what?
Nomadic or Nomads
Neolithic people learned how to do what 2 things?
Farm and Domesticate Animals
The area where the Neolithic Revolution began is called what due to the warm climate and fertile soil?
Fertile Crescent
Developing skills beyond farming
Specialized Workers
On what continent did the Neolithic Revolution begin?
Asia
Paleolithic people made weapons and tools made of what?
Stone, Bone, and Wood
Not everyone needed to produce food in the Neolithic Era, therefore, what was able to develop?
Specialized Work (Artisans, etc.)
During the Neolithic Revolution, as communities grew, they became more organized and complex. This is a sign of transitioning into what?
Civilization
Patterns of organization in the community that provide structure and order (Government, Religion, Economy)
Complex Institutions
What Continent sits in all four hemispheres?
Africa
Paintings and other artifacts of the Paleolithic people have been found inside of ______________
Caves
What did Neolithic people develop in order to plant fields and grow crops away from rivers and streams?
Irrigation
Historians believe that the first Neolithic communities developed how long ago?
They developed about 8000 BCE
System of recording information to track government and economic activities. Requires written language.
Record Keeping
What continent is also a country?
Australia
Paleolithic people lived in bands of people usually how big?
20-30 people
Eventually Neolithic communities developed into what?
Civilizations
How do you think diet changed for Neolithic people compared to Paleolithic people?
Paleo= meats, berries, fruits
Neo= grain, milk became staple foods
Development of new tools, weapons, and inventions to make life easier.
Advanced Technology
What are the 4 major oceans in the world?
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic