Agricultural Revolution Flashcards

1
Q

When did the river valley civilization begin to emerge

A

3000 b.c

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2
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When did the last ice age end

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About 10,000 years ago 8000 b.c

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3
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What 3 things did neolithic people do that paleolithic people did not

A

Stayed in one place, domesticated animals, and grew grains/vegetables

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4
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What was the main source of food for neolithic people

A

Farming

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5
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What was the time period for the neolithic age

A

8000-4000 b.c

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6
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What was the biggest change that took place in the neolithic age

A

Agriculture

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7
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Neolithic peoples lives changed drastically once they learned these two things

A

How to grow crops and tame animals

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8
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How did systematic agriculture affect the population

A

population increase

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9
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People stopped moving around from place to place and did what

A

Lived in settled communities

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10
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What 3 animals did neolithic people raise

A

Sheep, goats, and cattle

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11
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What economic activity took place as farmers grew more food then they could eat

A

Trade (Helped link cities)

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12
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What was the importance of specializations to the neolithic people

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It allowed them to do tasks that matched their talents

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13
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What did most men do in neolithic communities

A

Farmer

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14
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What were the 2 roles of men in the neolithic age

A

Grew food and protected villages

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15
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What were the 2 roles of women in the neolithic age

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Wove cloth and took care of children

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16
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What was the importance of bronze tools and weapons

A

Bronze was tougher than flint

17
Q

When did the bronze age take place

A

3000-1200 b.c

18
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What were the 4 great civilizations that appeared in river valleys

A

Mesopotamia, India, Egypt, and China

19
Q

What 5 characteristics did the great civilizations have in common?

A

Developed in river valleys, trade led to development of cities, formed governments, religion became more complex, and social classes

20
Q

During this time period, writing language developed. What did early writing use

A

Symbols