Neo-lithic (Ceramic)

Question 1

What changed about the housing in the Neolithic ceramic age?

Answer 1

Revolution in the organization of the house: storage, food preparation

Question 2

What cultures existed in Israel during this time?

Answer 2

yarmouk, jericho, nitsnim

Question 3

What amazing discovery was made during this time period? How was it discovered? Why was this discovery so beneficial? How did this discovery affect society?

Answer 3

Pottery was invented/discovered

• Discovered that clay could be irreversibly hardened by heat - the basis of ceramics

This was beneficial because of the properties of pottery: resistant (AMID) to fire & liquids, does not rot (NIRKAV), easily-available raw material, does not require expert knowledge

90% of tools/products became ceramic

Question 4

What are the stages of ceramic production (Corny Molly Saw Dry Firey Bushes)

Answer 4

1. Collection: Collecting the clay (tiin)
2. Mixture (taarovet) & Processing (ibud) of materials: Clay mixture with water and barriers (hasamim)
3. Shaping: of desired object/tool/ with its desired shape
4. Drying: in the sun
5. Finishes: Grinding (miruk), cladding (hipui), painting (tsvia)
6. Burning: in very high heat in the oven or with fire