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What change began the Neolithic Age?
Trading
How did people in Paleolithic Age get their food?
Hunting and Gathering
The Neolithic Age ended with the discovery how to
make metal tools
Why did early settlements like to settle at the Fertile Crescent?
The soil was rich for crops to grow
What was the greatest benefit of raising plants and animals?
Stable food supply
One animal that was domesicated for milk and meat
cattle or goat
Why were the house doorways built high up on the walls?
To be safe from animals and and enemies
Why did Neolithic people live in larger groups?
To grow enough food to support people
What change resulted in the building of permanent shelters?
New ways of cooking with clay lined pots
How did dividing up the work help communities to meet their needs?
Individuals developed a variety of skills
What does decorated pottery and polished stones tell you about Neolithic people?
They cared about beauty
Spinners, Weavers, Basket Makers, and Toolmakers: what is the best title for them?
Specialization in Catal Hoyuk
Why did Neoltihic people trade?
To get resources they lacked
How did Neolithic people make stronger tools?
Thye used obsidian from other areas
What would likely happen as a Neolithic trader?
Find out how other groups lived