Neolithic Era Flashcard

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What is the Neolithic Era known for?

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The development of systematic agriculture

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What does it mean to domesticate animals?

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To tame them for human use

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What was a major result of the Neolithic/Agricultural Revolution?

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Development of surplus food

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What are sedentary communities?

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Communities that stay in one place

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What is the purpose of an irrigation system?

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To supply water to crops

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What does specialization refer to in the context of early communities?

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People focusing on a job, becoming an expert in a particular subject or skill.

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The new stone age, from around 8000 BC to 4000 BC is known as the ________ Age.

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Neolithic