Paleolithic to Neolithic Flashcards

1
Q

Homo Sapiens first emerged in what region?

A

Africa

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2
Q

Which of the following was NOT a feature of hunting and gathering Paleolithic societies?

A

Significant specialization within a group with “professional” tool makers

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3
Q

What are characteristics of a civilization

A

Farming, division of labor, and shared culture

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4
Q

What is NOT a characteristics of a civilization

A

egalitarian gender roles

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5
Q

Humans created bronze through a combination of

A

copper and tin

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6
Q

Why did humans used pottery during the Agricultural Revolution

A

To protect food, to store food, and cook food

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7
Q

What was the process by which humans took something “wild” and discovered how to control it for their own use

A

Domestication

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8
Q

Which of the following is an environmental consequence of the agricultural revolution?

A

Deforestation

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