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The word 'civilization' comes from the Latin word 'civilis,' meaning 'of the ______.'
The word 'civilization' comes from the Latin word 'civilis,' meaning 'of the ______.'
citizens
People invented ______ for making records and communication.
People invented ______ for making records and communication.
writing
People set up a ______ to protect their lives and properties.
People set up a ______ to protect their lives and properties.
government
The period before ______ was known as prehistoric times.
The period before ______ was known as prehistoric times.
Humans learned to process different ______ and made stronger and sharper tools.
Humans learned to process different ______ and made stronger and sharper tools.
The Old and New Stone Age occurred between ______ and 4,000 BC.
The Old and New Stone Age occurred between ______ and 4,000 BC.
The invention of writing marked the start of ______ times.
The invention of writing marked the start of ______ times.
People have religious beliefs and practices including objects of ______.
People have religious beliefs and practices including objects of ______.
Flashcards
Civilization definition
Civilization definition
A society with cities, writing, government, laws, religion, and science/technology.
Prehistoric
Prehistoric
The time before writing was invented.
Historic
Historic
The time after writing was invented.
Stone Age
Stone Age
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Ancient Civilization
Ancient Civilization
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Writing invention
Writing invention
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Metal Ages
Metal Ages
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Early People
Early People
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Study Notes
Earliest People
- The earliest people lived in Africa
- Records and study of post-human events began there
- Humans lived there over four million years ago
Historical Periods
- Prehistoric times: The period before written records
- Old and New Stone Ages: 2,500,000 BC – 4,000 BC
- Historic times: Period after writing was invented, beginning around 4,000 BC, first seen in Sumeria
Timeline
- Method 1: Writing
- Writing invented around 4,000,000 BC
- Method 2: Tools
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Inventions around 4,000 BC ended the Stone Age and Prehistoric Times
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Writing (a):
- Humans invented writing, used for records and communication
- Historic times began
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Metal (b):
- Humans learned to process metals.
- Metal ages began. This involved sharper and stronger tools.
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Explore the journey of humanity from its earliest origins in Africa to the development of writing and metal tools. This quiz covers prehistoric times, the Old and New Stone Ages, and the significant transition to historic times marked by writing. Test your knowledge of human evolution and technological advancements!
