Ancient Civilizations Flashcards
What factors led to the development of successful civilizations after the neolithic revolution? How can this knowledge inform our worldview as Christian historians?
What was the Paleolithic Era?
The stone age, where people first began learning how to use tools and develop technology.
Hunter-gatherers
A lifestyle that relies on hunting animals and gathering fruits and vegetables for sustenance.
What was the Neolithic Revolution?
A change in which people began switching from a life of hunting and gathering to a life of agriculture and settlement.
Domestication of plants/animals
Adapting animals for human use, like pulling buggies or tilling crops.
Crop surplus
The amount of food grown in a nation or area that is more than needed.
Job specialization
Certain people learn to do specific tasks in order for more people to do different jobs. (There are certain people that are farmers so other people don’t have to grow food and can do other jobs)
WETGRASS
Writing
Economy
Technology/tools
Government
Religion
Art/Architecture
Surplus of food
Social Structure
