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What are hominids?

  • Types of agricultural techniques
  • Early humanlike creatures (correct)
  • Artifacts made by early humans
  • Modern humans only
  • What are artifacts?

    Objects made and used by early humans

    Define culture.

    Beliefs, knowledge, and patterns of living that a group of people acquire by living together.

    What does limited evidence mean?

    <p>Evidence, such as artifacts, about which little info is given, requiring scientists to make educated guesses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are nomads?

    <p>People who wander from place to place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is agriculture?

    <p>Raising crops for food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define domestication.

    <p>Taming of animals such as cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were hunter-gatherers?

    <p>Early people who lived by hunting animals and gathering plants and food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Donald Johanson?

    <p>He found Lucy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Lucy?

    <p>The skeleton that Donald found.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Mary Leakey?

    <p>She discovered a monkey skull and she thinks it is an ancestor of humans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Neanderthals?

    <p>Early people who lived during the Old Stone Age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are Cro-Magnons?

    <p>Group of early people appearing about 35,000 years ago in Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Neolithic agricultural revolution?

    <p>Shift in human history from food gathering to food producing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define civilization.

    <p>People living with order.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is irrigation?

    <p>System of ditches and canals that transports water from a source into an agricultural field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does division of labor mean?

    <p>Characteristics of civilizations in which different people perform different jobs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are artisans?

    <p>Skilled workers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are cultural diffusions?

    <p>Spread of culture from one area of the world to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Concepts in Early Human History

    • Hominids: Refers to early humanlike creatures and modern humans, highlighting the evolution of species.
    • Artifacts: Objects created by early humans that provide insights into their lives and cultures.
    • Culture: Encompasses the beliefs, knowledge, and lifestyles shared by groups of people living together.

    Importance of Evidence in Archaeology

    • Limited Evidence: Often consists of scarce artifacts that necessitate educated guesses by scientists to understand ancient life.

    Human Mobility and Lifestyle

    • Nomads: Groups of people who do not settle permanently and move from one location to another in search of resources.
    • Hunter-Gatherers: Early humans primarily dependent on hunting animals and gathering plant-based food for survival.

    Agricultural Developments

    • Agriculture: The practice of cultivating plants for food, marking a significant shift in human survival strategies.
    • Domestication: The process of taming animals like cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs for companionship and food, which supported settled lifestyles.

    Notable Figures and Discoveries

    • Donald Johanson: Renowned for discovering "Lucy," a key fossil that provides evidence of early human anatomy.
    • Lucy: A hominid skeleton found by Johanson, significant for insights into bipedalism and human evolution.
    • Mary Leakey: A prominent archaeologist who unearthed a monkey skull believed to be a human ancestor, contributing to the understanding of human evolution.

    Evolution of Early Humans

    • Neanderthals: Early members of the Homo genus known for their existence during the Old Stone Age, exhibiting complex behaviors.
    • Cro-Magnons: Early modern humans in Europe, emerging around 35,000 years ago, noted for their advanced tools and art.

    Transition to Agriculture and Civilization

    • Neolithic Agricultural Revolution: A transformative period where humans transitioned from hunting and gathering to agriculture, fundamentally altering societies.
    • Civilization: Characterized by ordered societies with structured governance and communities.

    Technological Innovations

    • Irrigation: A critical advancement enabling agriculture through the use of canals and ditches to supply water, increasing crop yields.
    • Division of Labor: A key trait of civilizations where individuals specialize in distinct roles, fostering efficiency and innovation.
    • Artisans: Skilled craftsmen essential to early civilizations, contributing to trade and cultural development.

    Cultural Exchange

    • Cultural Diffusions: The process through which cultural practices and ideas spread from one region to another, enriching human experience and interaction.

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    Explore important terms and concepts from Chapter 1 on the Emergence of Civilization. These flashcards cover key definitions such as hominids, artifacts, and culture. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of early human history.

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