Vocabulary
This type of source is created by someone who lived during the time period being studied.
Primary source
During the Paleolithic Era, most humans survived by doing this.
Hint: First known form of survival
Hunting and Gathering
The Neolithic Revolution began when humans learned how to do this.
Hint: One of the turning points of the Neolithic
Farm and domesticate animals.
Will also take Agriculture alone 1/2 points
Agriculture and domesticate animals Full points
Domesticate animals alone 1/2 points
Civilizations must have these to act as centers of trade.
Cities
Most early civilizations developed near rivers for these reasons.
(2 reasons)
Fertile soil and water
MUST GIVE BOTH ANSWERS TO RECEIVE POINTS
The study of past human life using tools, buildings, and artifacts.
Archaeology
Most Paleolithic groups were mobile because they followed this.
Hint: Why did they move from place to place?
Animal herds and Seasonal plants
A major result of farming was an increase in this.
Population
DOUBLE POINTS if you answer the following correctly: What is one effect that happened after relying primarily on farming and agriculture?
This is needed to keep records of laws, taxes, and trade
The Nile River flooded yearly, helping Egypt by doing this.
Causing enriched soil for farming.
Double Bonus Points if both answers are correct: What is the enriched soil called?
This term describes people who move from place to place instead of living permanently in one location.
Nomadic (Nomad)
Paleolithic societies typically lived in groups of about this many people.
Hint: I told you this goes along with EPF
Surplus
Workers who focus on one job or craft show this characteristic.
Specialization
Satrap
Automatic Bonus: +50 points for a total of 350
The period of time before written records existed is known as this.
Prehistory
Random Category: This philosopher used a series of questions in debates to reveal flaws in others’ ideas, a method now known as the Socratic Method.
Socrates
Bonus: You can choose to KEEP the points if you answered correctly, or Subtract 400 from the group of your choosing.
Living in permanent settlements is described using this term.
Sedentary
Government and religion are examples of this civilization requirement.
Complex institutions
This social system ranks people based on wealth, power, or status
Hierarchy
What materials did the Paleolithic people use to make tools?
Stone, Bone, Wood
Random Category: This philosopher was taught by Plato and later tutored Alexander the Great.
Aristotle.
Having advanced tools that make life easier is an example of this
Technology
This civilization had advanced plumbing systems in their cities.
Indus River Valley Civilization