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What period marked the transition from nomadic hunter-gatherers to settled agricultural communities?
Neolithic period
Which of the following inventions is credited to the Neolithic people?
The wheel
What development during the Bronze Age facilitated the exchange of goods and cultural interactions?
Trade
Which of the following activities was practiced by Paleolithic people?
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What materials were used by Paleolithic people for creating cave paintings?
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Which of the following developments marked the end of prehistory and the transition to history?
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What were the primary domesticated animals during the Neolithic period?
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Which period saw the emergence of specialized artisans and the development of social classes?
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What were the primary crops cultivated during the Neolithic period?
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Which of the following structures were built during the Bronze Age for religious purposes?
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Study Notes
- Prehistory is divided into three main periods: Paleolithic, Neolithic, and the Bronze Age.
- Paleolithic period started with the first humans and ended 8000 years before Christ. People were nomadic hunters and gatherers, living in tribes and sheltering in natural caves where they made paintings using charcoal, earth, fat, and water.
- Neolithic period began with the development of agriculture and animal domestication. People became sedentary, living in villages near rivers to access water for irrigation.
- Neolithic people were the first farmers and herders, cultivating crops like wheat and legumes, and domesticating animals such as dogs, sheep, goats, and pigs. They also invented pottery, weaving, and the most significant invention: the wheel.
- The Bronze Age followed the Neolithic period and introduced the use of metals like copper, bronze (a mix of copper and tin), and iron. Metalworking led to the emergence of specialized artisans, trade, and the development of cities through commerce.
- Metalworking marked the beginning of craftsmanship and trade, leading to the exchange of goods and the development of social classes. Trade also facilitated cultural exchanges and the creation of inventions like sailing ships and carts for transporting goods.
- During the Bronze Age, societies began to ponder life's mysteries and build megalithic structures for religious purposes. The era ended around 4000 BC with the advent of writing, marking the transition from prehistory to history.
- Understanding prehistoric periods like the Paleolithic, Neolithic, and Bronze Age helps us comprehend the present and strive for a better future through knowledge of our past.
