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Artisan – skilled craft worker

Scribe – a person of early periods who could read and/or write

Pre–History – period of time before written systems were invented

Archeology – the study of ancient artifacts

Polytheistic – believing in more than one god

Artifacts – items found from early civilizations

Arts and Architecture- Expresses values and beliefs of the people

Social Classes- This feature was originally organized to rank people according to their jobs Cities- formed from the growth of populations

well-organized Central Government- originally run by priests and then by warrior kings

Public Works- People were working for the benefit of other people building roads, walls, and bridges

Complex Religions- Polytheism is an example of this.

Writing- started with the use of pictures.

Job Specialization- this feature includes artisans

The Paleolithic people were known as _________- Nomads__

Food gathering women discovered ____________-farming

T/F People in the Neolithic Age lived in simply made huts. -FALSE

T/F The Paleolithic Age was also known as the Agricultural Revolution -FALSE

T/F Early rulers claimed their right to rule came from the people who voted for them -FALSE

Continuity and Change - This is something that is taking place among all societies. Some are quick and some are over centuries.

Geography- This influences the work people do, the clothes they wear, the food they eat, and how they travel.

Political and Social Systems- Kings and queens, presidents and dictators, elected congress, a way society governs itself

Religion and Value Systems- People since early times have turned to this for answers to many of their questions

Economics and Technology - Theses are usually linked as one has an effect on the other. As one improved the other has changed.

Diversity - This theme within culture is shown by the hundreds of languages people speak today

Impact of the Individual- some have an impact on events that we remember long after it has taken place

Global Interaction- Nations interact in many ways, through trade, migration, or through war and conquest

Art and Literature- Art- from the early days people have created this to reflect their lives and values

Paleolithic age features- hunters and gatherers, Nomadic, Used simple tools, Lived in simply made huts or caves, Discovered fire

Neolithic features- Developed farming, Population growth, Job Specialization, Started living in villages, More advanced tools and weapons, Calendar, Domestication of animals, Wheel