Neolithic and Bronze Age Flashcards
How did the archaeologists see the important changes that occur in the Neolithic period?
By studying pollen samples
What were the changes that took place around 4,000 BC?
They found that there was less pollen from trees and more pollen from grass
they found pollen from wheat and barley
They found bones of cattle,sheep and goats dating back to this time
What period did the farming began?
It began in the Neolithic period
Who were the Neolithic people?
They were farmers
Why is the Neolithic period still called the Stone age?
The Neolithic period was still called the Stone age because their tools and weapons was still made from stone.
Define the word Neolithic
Neolithic - a period when people started to farm and used better stone tools
When did farming began in Ireland?
It began in Mesopotamia
(modern Iraq and Iran) around 8,000 BC
Where do they get their foods?
They grew and gather crops to make bread
hunted animals as well
Gathered fruits,nuts and berries as well
Were the houses of Neolithic people permanent?
true or false
Yes,
They only settled in one place - in Co. Antrim,Rathlin Island
Define these words
Wattle
Daub
Wattle - weaved branches
Daub - Waste from animals (E.g mud,poop,water)
What type of stone did the Neolithic people used?
They used porcellanite as well as using flint
Name the three burial customs in the Neolithic?
Court Cairn
Passage Tomb
Dolmens
