Global Unit 1: Test Flashcards
Nomad
A person who moves from place to place in search of food
Hunter-gatherer
A person who gets food by killing wild animals and collecting wild fruits, vegetables, and nuts
Neolithic Revolution
A major change in human life caused by the beginnings of farming
Domestication
Taming an animal for human use
Prehistory
The time before written records
How long did the Paleolithic Era last?
From 2,000,000 BCE to 9,000 BCE
What are advantages of hunter-gathering?
It was healthier than farming and there was no social class
What are disadvantages of hunter-gathering?
Hunter-gatherers were constantly moving and their food source was not reliable
When was the Neolithic Revolution? Where did it originate?
9,000 BCE to 3,000 BCE… Fertile Crescent
What are the five characteristics of a civilization?
- Complex institutions
- Advanced technology
- Specialization of labor
- Advanced cities and towns
- Record keeping
Why were civilizations established on rivers?
Because of the potable water source, the fertile soil they created, and convenient transportation for trade
What was the Harappan Civilization?
The Indus Vally civilization that arose along the Indus river; known for sophisticated city planning
