Agricultural Revolution
A society where most people live on farms or in rural areas is called this.
an agrarian society
This famous cave in France contains prehistoric paintings of animals and is considered a World Heritage Site.
Lascaux Cave
Archaeologists study these remains in caves and ancient campsites to learn about early hunting practices.
bones and other remains
This physical feature in early modern humans was lower and longer, allowing them to shape air into sounds for speech.
The Larinx
What was one drawback of humans living in close quarters with domesticated animals?
the spread of diseases from animals to humans?
How did prehistoric people create different colors for painting the cave walls in Lascaux?
they ground minerals and mixed them with liquids, using animal bones as tools
Early humans used fire to drive large animals into this type of environment, making hunting easier.
a swamp
People who study language and its origins are known by this term.
Linguists
Many areas that were once grasslands turned into this type of landscape after the Ice Age.
deserts; dried forest land
This time period (within the prehistoric age) marked a shift from hunting and gathering to farming, allowing civilizations to spread.
the Neolithic Revolution
What discovery suggests that early hunter-gatherers cared for their group members?
carefully planned gravesites
List the three stages in the development of spears and stone blades by early humans.
sharpened sticks, fire-hardened sticks, and sticks with stone blades attached
What injury did Ötzi sustain just before his death that led scientists to believe he was attacked?
arrow wound in his shoulder
The improved construction and consistency of tools among early hunter-gatherers suggest that this was happening between groups.
information sharing
What role did job specialization play in the development of civilizations?
specialization led to innovation, which improved people's lives
How does permafrost help preserve biological remains?
it retains moisture, preserving flesh, skin, and fur
Name two methods prehistoric people used to create fire.
using a fire drill with friction and striking iron pyrite with flint
This plant material was found on Ötzi’s body and was likely used as a wound dressing.
bog moss
How did the domestication of animals help increase food production?
animals were more efficient and could work longer
What was the controversy surrounding the discovery of the Neanderthal man in France?
the Neanderthal’s appearance caused debate over human ancestry
Besides warmth, name three other ways fire helped early humans.
killing germs, preserving food, providing light, fending off predators, extending work hours, creating weapons, and making pottery
One theory suggests that language developed alongside this technological advancement because it required multi-step communication.
Tool making