World History I Unit 1: Early Man

What significant achievement is associated with Homo Habilis during the Paleolithic Age?

They made first simple stone tools.

What does the term Homo Erectus mean?

Person who walks upright.

What were the primary characteristics of Homo Sapiens in the Paleolithic Age?

Hunters and gatherers, sophisticated tools, cared for disabled members.

What was the major change during the Neolithic Era?

The Agricultural Revolution, which involved the beginning of farming and domestication of animals.

What is the significance of the Fertile Crescent?

It is the first location of the Agricultural Revolution.

What cultural development is associated with Homo Sapiens and their expression of beliefs?

Cave art, used to communicate events and spiritual beliefs.

What does the term 'nomadic' describe?

People who always move and do not live in one single place.

What is an artifact?

An object made by people long ago that helps us learn about the past.

What were the key characteristics of Neolithic societies?

Agriculture, more complex tools, specialization of labor, and the beginning of trade.

Define sedentary in the context of human societies.

Living in one place for a long time instead of moving from place to place.

What does the term 'region' refer to?

Any area with common physical, cultural, or historical characteristics.

What are the differences between absolute and relative location?

Absolute location is defined by latitude and longitude or exact address; relative location is defined in relation to something else.

What does movement refer to in human geography?

The transfer of people, goods, and ideas from one point to another.

What is meant by human-environment interaction?

When people reshape their environment to suit them and help them survive.