Paleolithic
Where did homosapiens originate/live and why did they migrate?
Homosapiens, which were the first humans, first lived in Africa and migrated because of the dramatic climate change.
Where did the humans begin to settle and what were the benefits of them settling in that area?
Humans begin to build permanent homes in Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia had rich soil that allowed them to domesticate plants.
Where is Ancient Mesopotamia located?
Mesopotamia is the land between two rivers. The two rivers Mesopotamia is between are the Tigris and Euphrates.
What religion did the Israelites practice? Where did they go to feel close to God?
Judaism, which was a form of monotheism. A special tent called the tabernacle(Church).
Bonus (50) what does monotheism mean. If wrong, -50.
Who became the first king of the Israelites? What happened to him?
Saul became the first king but when he disobeyed God, he was killed in battle.
What kind of lifestyle did the homosapiens live? Explain/Provide evidence to support your claim.
Homosapiens lived a hunter-gatherer/nomadic lifestyle. They hunted for food, killed large animals with spears made of stone tools, and migrated from place to place.
What did the humans do before they started to domesticate plants?
Humans purposely dropped seeds near their temporary camps and when they returned the next year the grains had fully grown.
Why is Mesopotamia called the "cradle of civilization"?
This area is called the cradle of civilization because of the rich soil that led to a stable food supply. This allowed people to settle in one area and store crops.
What are two reasons that explain why Moses is important?
Moses became a prophet for the Israelites and helped them escape from slavery.
God gave Moses ten rules, the 10 commandments, for the Israelites to follow.
Who became the 2nd king of Israel and what was his most important achievement?
David, he brought all the tribes of Israel together under his rule.
What was found near Herto Man's fossilized skull? What did this make scientists believe?
Stone tools and scratched up bones were found near Herto Man's skull. This made scientists believe that he hunted and killed large animals using spears.
Because there was a surplus of crops grown, how did this change the way the humans lived? Provide evidence to support your answer.
The surplus of crops allowed more humans to settle, families to expand, specialize in different jobs/tasks, and exchange idea with others they traded with.
How did the rivers help the farms?
The rivers provided water for the crops and left behind silt which made the land more fertile.
Where did the Israelites write down their stories?
In a Tanakh, also known as the Hebrew Bible.
What event took place after Solomon died?
The tribes began to argue and split into two kingdoms, Israel and Judah.
How did the humans get from Asia to North America?
The humans got from Asia to North America by crossing a land bridge that no longer exists, or by boat.
Why did humans start to domesticate animals?
Animals was another source of food for the humans to have access to. They provided a source of meat and milk.
What did the people build to keep floodwaters back?
What did the people build to bring water from rivers to their farms?
They built levees.
Irrigation systems such as dams and canals.
How was the Israelites different from the Mesopotamian people? Explain.
The Israelites were monotheistic and the Mesopotamiaians were polytheistic.
Solomon was a wise leader who helped the kingdom grow wealthier and more powerful.
Did everyone leave out of Africa at the same time?
Migration out of Africa did not consist of one long parade of people leaving. Instead, there were several waves of migration over thousands of years
What does it mean to barter? Provide an example from the texts we've read.
Answers may vary. To trade items with someone in order to gain something that you need or want.
What was the name of the first civilization and how do we learn about it?
The name of the first civilization is Sumer and we learn about it by studying objects like the Standard of Ur.
What was the promise God and Abraham made?
Abraham promised to be faithful to God and not worship any other gods. God promised to protect Abraham and his descendants, and lead them to a place where they could settle and do well.
Who did King David defeat in battle?
Goliath!
He slung a stone at the giants forehead.