Unit 1; First two chapters Flashcards
Western Civilization
refers to the art, literature, culture, and enduring ideas that emerged from the eastern Mediterranean basin in the centuries before the common era, that developed in myriad forms through the Middle Ages, and that ultimately took modern shape after the Renaissance.
Artifacts
human-made objects, such as tools and jewelry
Culture
Different group of people’s unique way of life
Hominids
Humans and other creatures that walk and stand up straight
Paleolithic Age
The earlier and longer part of the stone age, or also know as the “Old Stone Age.’’ It lasted from about 2.5 million to 8000 B.C.
Neolithic Age
The New Stone Age that began in 8000 B.C. and ended as early as 3000 B.C. in some areas
technology
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. Homo erectus people used their intelligence to make inventions to help them with their needs to survive
Homo Sapiens
The species name for modern day humans
Nomads
highly mobile people who moved from one place to another searching, hunting, and foraging for new sources of food and supplies
Hunter-gatherers
nomadic groups whose food supply depends on hunting animals and collection different types of plants
Neolithic Revolution
The critical transition that resulted in the birth of agriculture
Slash-and-burn farming
Early groups of people cut trees or grasses and burned them to a clear field. The ashes that remained fertilized the soil that was used for the crops
Domestication
The act of taming animals to use for work
Civilization
a complex culture with 5 characteristics:
- advanced cities
- specialized workers
- complex institutions
- record keeping
- advanced technology
Specialization
the development of skills in a specific kind of work
artisans
skilled workers who made specific goods by hand
Institution
a long-lasting pattern of organization in a community
Scribe
a professional record keeper
Cuneiform
the system of writing made by scribes; it means “wedge-shaped.’’
Bronze Age
The time period that refers when they use of bronze was first invented for weapons and other material things
Barter
the act of trading goods and services without using a form money currency
Ziggurat
The pyramid shaped temple that was used to worship the gods, and it means “mountain or gods.”
Fertile Crescent
The regions curved shape and its richness of land was called this.
Mesopotamia
is world’s recorded oldest civilization
