paleolithic+neolithic revolution Flashcards
TIME PERIOD:
When did the Paleolithic Era occur?
Approximately 2.5 million years ago to 10,000 BCE.
LIFE STYLE:
What was the lifestyle of Paleolithic people?
Nomadic hunter-gatherers
SHELTER:
What kind of shelters did Paleolithic people use?
Temporary shelters, often caves or simple huts
FOOD:
How did Paleolithic people obtain food?
Hunted animals, fished, and gathered wild plants
TOOLS:
What tools did Paleolithic people use?
Simple stone tools, like hand axes and spears
SOCIAL STRUCTURE:
What was the social structure of Paleolithic groups?
Small groups or tribes, often family-based
ART & CULTURE:
What kind of art did Paleolithic people create?
Cave paintings, carvings, and early music.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
What were some key developments in the Paleolithic Era?
Use of fire, development of language, and basic clothing from animal hides
TIME PERIOD:
When did the Neolithic Era occur?
Approximately 10,000 BCE to 3,000 BCE.
LIFESTYLE:
What was the lifestyle of Neolithic people?
Settled farming communities
SHELTER:
What kind of shelters did Neolithic people use?
Permanent homes made from mud bricks, stone, and wood
FOOD:
How did Neolithic people obtain food?
Agriculture (farming of crops) and domestication of animals
TOOLS:
What tools did Neolithic people use?
Advanced stone tools, pottery, and the wheel.
SOCIAL STRUCTURE:
What was the social structure of Neolithic communities?
Larger communities with social hierarchies
ART & CULTURE:
What kind of art did Neolithic people create?
Pottery, weaving, and more sophisticated art forms
KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
What were some key developments in the Neolithic Era?
Development of agriculture, food surpluses, population growth, and the rise of civilizations
SUBSISTENCE:
How did subsistence methods differ between the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras?
Paleolithic: Hunter-gatherers
Neolithic: Farmers and herders
SETTLEMENT:
How did settlement patterns differ between the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras?
Paleolithic: Nomadic
Neolithic: Permanent settlements
TECHNOLOGY:
How did the technology differ between the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras?
Paleolithic: Simple stone tools
Neolithic: Advanced tools and technologies
SOCIAL STRUCTURE:
How did social structures differ between the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras?
Paleolithic: Small, egalitarian groups
Neolithic: Larger, complex societies with hierarchies
AGRICULTURAL SURPLUS:
What was the impact of agricultural surplus in the Neolithic Revolution?
Led to population growth and the development of cities
SPECIALIZATION OF LABOR:
What was labor specialization in the Neolithic Revolution?
People developed other skills and trades besides farming.
TRADE:
How did trade develop during the Neolithic Revolution?
Surplus goods led to economic development through trade.
SOCIAL HIERARCHIES:
How did social hierarchies change during the Neolithic Revolution?
Emergence of different social classes and organized leadership
