Whole Unit
What defined the transition from Prehistory to History
Invention of writing systems
What does Paleolithic mean?
Old Stone
What does Neolithic mean?
New Stone
What was the first metal discovered and widely used by humans
Copper
The lifestyle of Prehistoric humans can be described as ...?
Nomadic
A photograph is an example of what type of source
Primary
What defined the transition from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic time period
Agriculture and Livestock Farming
What was the last of the 3 metal ages?
Iron Age
What is the word for the cave paintings that used multiple colours?
Polychrome Paintings
What is the term for monuments made of huge stones?
Megaliths
What is one characteristic that separates early hominids from their ancestors?
Bipedalism, Opposable thumbs, or Increased brain size
Name one of the 3 other important inventions created during the metal ages
Sail, Plough or Wheel
Specialization
What does the Spanish word "trigo" mean in English?
Wheat
What is the name for large vertical stones covered by horizontal slabs.
Dolmens
How many years ago did we see the first examples of cave art?
40,000 years ago
How old are the oldest stone tools discovered?
3.3 Million years old
What invention was created during the Neolithic time to store food and water
Bronze is a mix of which two metals?
Copper and Tin
What is a large circular enclosure formed by a group of several menhirs
Cromlech
What 2 things distinguish Paleolithic art from Neolithic art?
Neolithic was monochrome and included more human depictions
Name one clue that tells us why a stone may have been used as a tool
Where the stone was found, what was found next to the stone, deliberate chipping on the stone, signs of wear and use
What are two techniques to create and mold metals
Casting and Forging
Walls
What does the term A.D stand for when writing a date?
Anno Domini