Neolithic Flashcards
Polished Stone Tools
Tools made from stone that have been polished for smoother surfaces and sharper edges.
Axes
Tools used for cutting and shaping wood or other materials.
Sickles
Hand-held agricultural tool with a curved blade used for harvesting crops.
Grinding Stones
Tools used for grinding, crushing, or pulverizing grains, seeds, and other materials.
Pottery
Containers made from clay that are hardened by heat, used for storing or cooking food.
Weaving
The process of creating fabric by interlacing threads or yarns.
Agriculture
The practice of farming and cultivating crops for food, fiber, and other products.
Domestication of Animals
The taming and breeding of animals for human use, such as for food, labor, or companionship.
Permanent Settlements
Communities where people live permanently, as opposed to moving from place to place.
Mud Bricks
Building materials made from a mixture of clay, water, and other organic materials, dried in the sun.
Social Hierarchies
Systems of organization in which individuals or groups are ranked according to social status or authority.
Megalithic Structures
Large stone structures or monuments constructed by ancient civilizations, often for religious or ceremonial purposes.
Polished Stone Tools
Tools made from stone that have been polished for smoother surfaces and sharper edges.
Axes
Tools used for cutting and shaping wood or other materials.
Sickles
Hand-held agricultural tool with a curved blade used for harvesting crops.