Neolithic Era Flashcards
What is the significance of million BC in relation to human evolution?
It marks a time before the emergence of the first stone tools.
What type of evidence was found dating back to 974?
Evidence of early hominid activity.
True or False: The first stone tools were created by Homo sapiens.
False
The first stone tools were likely made by earlier hominids.
Fill in the blank: A new species identified in the evidence is the _______.
[early hominids]
What does the term ‘neolithic’ refer to?
The last part of the Stone Age when humans began to settle and farm.
What is indicated by the term ‘neolithic revolution’?
The transition from nomadic hunter-gatherer societies to settled agricultural communities.
List two key developments during the Neolithic period.
- Agriculture
- Permanent settlements
What is the significance of stone tools in human evolution?
They represent the first technology used by hominids.
Fill in the blank: The first hominids are believed to have appeared around _______.
[4 million years ago]
What type of primates were identified as significant in the context of human evolution?
Early human-like primates.
True or False: Evidence of early hominids suggests they were not capable of complex tool-making.
False
There is evidence suggesting early hominids were capable of complex behaviors.
What does the term ‘hominid’ refer to?
A member of the biological family Hominidae, which includes humans and their ancestors.
List three types of evidence used to study early hominids.
- Fossil records
- Stone tools
- Archaeological sites
What is a major characteristic of the Neolithic era?
The development of agriculture.
Fill in the blank: The period before the Neolithic era is known as the _______.
[Paleolithic]
