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What is the Paleolithic Era?
Early phase of the stone age when primitive stone implements were used.
What were the two most important things in life during the Paleolithic Era?
What roles did men and women play in the Paleolithic Era?
Men: hunt; Women: gather.
What is the Neolithic Era?
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What problem did hunters face?
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How did humans first discover farming?
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Farming led to ______ innovation because ______.
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Why did war/conflict start happening between civilizations?
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What is the most important ingredient in human civilization?
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What changes resulted from the Neolithic Revolution?
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What technological advancements occurred during the Neolithic Era?
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What does it mean to be civilized?
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Study Notes
Paleolithic Era
- Early phase of the Stone Age characterized by the use of primitive stone tools.
- Main concerns focused on food acquisition and shelter.
- Hunter-foragers lived in small groups, semi-nomadic, traveling based on resource availability.
- Primary activities included hunting and gathering for sustenance.
- Gender roles in labor were relatively equal: men primarily hunted, while women gathered.
Neolithic Era
- Marked a significant transformation in human lifestyle, shifting from nomadic to settled communities.
- Introduction of agriculture allowed for food surplus, enhancing food stability.
- Small villages evolved into cities, featuring defensive walls and irrigation systems.
- Population growth occurred as a result of increased food security.
Effects of the Neolithic Revolution
- Agriculture led to technological advancements, including irrigation systems, the wheel, and plows.
- Emergence of specialized labor as not everyone needed to produce food, fostering diverse professions.
- Introduction of organized economies with structured governance and religious organizations.
- Conflicts arose between civilizations due to competition for resources and territorial disputes.
- Civilizations became more complex with the establishment of armies and bureaucracies.
Definition of Civilization
- Civilization is characterized by advanced social and cultural development, including organized governments, economies, and social hierarchies.
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Description
This quiz explores the significant changes that occurred during the transition from the Paleolithic to Neolithic era. It covers aspects such as food, shelter, and the evolution of social structures from hunter-gatherers to pastoralists. Test your knowledge on this crucial period in human history.
