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How do we learn about history?
archeology, artifacts, excavations, writings
What is the purpose of an excavation?
to learn more about history through artifacts
Who discovered Lucy?
Donald Johanson
Why was the discovery of Lucy important?
it proved that hominids walked upright earlier than believed
what genus and species do modern humans belong to?
Homo sapiens
why did Homo sapiens migrate all over the world?
foraging, followed animal migration
why do migrations occur?
to find new food and climate
What was the Paleolithic Age?
the earliest period of human history; called the Old Stone Age
what are the uses of fire?
Light
heat
protection
smoke
cooking food
what are the differences between the Paleolithic age and Neolithic Age?
nomadic
new stone age
domestication of animals
men play dominate role
what was the Neolithic Revolution?
the shift from food gathering to food producing
Was the neolithic revolution a revolution?
Yes, it was a big shift in the daily life of the humans.
How did the Neolithic (agriculture) revolution change the relationship between humans and nature?
People relied more on nature farming and relied on the seasons for how their crops would do. They domesticated animals to use for travel or food.
what were the results of the Neolithic revolution?
farm villages, trade, specialized jobs, social structure, hierarchy, and technology
Was the Neolithic Revolution harmful or beneficial for humanity?
It was good because it was a needed change for society to grow and develop.
which lifestyle was more beneficial: hunter gatherers, herders, or agriculturaists?
agriculture because food surpluses created a civilization where more people can live
what was the first metal used?
Copper
what is bronze?
a mixture of copper and tin
what happened during the bronze age?
went from using stone tools to bronze tools
what happened during the iron age?
widespread use of iron for tools and weapons
How did the use of metal impact humans and their environment?
they were able to do things more effectively by using metal tools.
What is a civilization?
A group of people that share a common culture
what are the elements of a civilization?
Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, and Social Structure.
put the Paleolithic Age, Neolithic Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age in chronological order
paleolithic age, neolithic age, bronze age, iron age
How does a historian's use of the term "civilization" differ from popular usage?
a civilization is a complex society with certain characteristics and civilized describes a person polite and well-mannered.
What are two ways historians have tried to explain the origins of patriarchy?
the women had to raise and take care of the kids
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