Prehistoric Era Study Notes

Vocabulary flashcards based on concepts from the lecture notes about prehistory.

Zaman Prasejarah

An era before written records were known, divided into the Stone Age and Metal Age.

Zaman Batu

Refers to the prehistoric period characterized by the use of stone tools; includes Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic stages.

Zaman Logam

The era marked by the development and use of metal tools and implements.

Zaman Paleolitik

Known as the Old Stone Age, where humans primarily used simple stone tools and lived a nomadic lifestyle.

Zaman Neolitik

Referred to as the New Stone Age, marked by the development of agriculture, permanent settlements, and more advanced tools.

Gua Niah

A significant prehistoric site in Sarawak, Malaysia, known for its early human remains dating back to the Paleolithic era.

Kewarganegaraan

Citizenship, encompassing the rights and responsibilities of individuals in society.

Animisme

The belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a spiritual essence.

Ideofak

Artifacts connected to the ideology or beliefs of prehistoric humans.

Tembikar

Pottery made by prehistoric people primarily for cooking and storage.

Ritual

A ceremonial act performed in a prescribed order, often related to religious or spiritual practices.

Kesenian dan Kebudayaan

Art and culture, referring to the collective practices, expressions, skills, and values of a community.

Warisan

Heritage; may include customs, beliefs, languages, and material artifacts inherited from previous generations.

Paleolitik

The earliest era of human history, characterized by the development of the first stone tools.

Mesolitik

The Middle Stone Age, an interim period between the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages.