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What did the people of the New Stone Age do for the first time in history?
The new stone age people began to farm the land and domesticate animals.
Why did scientists want to learn when they studied the Iceman’s clothing, tools, and body?
Scientist to learn about his life.
In the ancient world, who would have helped spread new ideas and technology?
Trader
What are the characteristics of a civilization?
Central government, job specialization (or division of labor) cities, writing system.
During the New Stone Age, what did farming villages need to develop into cities?
A dependable source of water, good climate, resources
With a surplus of crops not all people had the same jobs. What did Job specialization allow people to develop into?
Artisans (people with special skill)
What was the result of having a surplus of food during the New Stone Age?
Pollution grew
What was the big discovery during prehistory?
A fire