Prehistory Flashcard

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What does the term "Pre-History" refer to?

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The period before recorded history

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Which of the following is NOT typically associated with prehistoric times? Fossils, Cave drawings, Written documents, Artifacts

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Written documents

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Why are artifacts important for understanding prehistory?

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They provide physical evidence of human activity before written records

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What does an anthropologist study?

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The origins, customs, and beliefs of humankind.

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What material did Stone Age hunter-gatherers primarily use to make weapons?

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Stone

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Why were early humans considered nomads?

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They traveled to different places in search of food.

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When did the Neolithic Revolution occur?

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Around 10,000 years ago

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How did the Neolithic Revolution change the way people obtained food?

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They started growing food and raising animals

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Explain how the Neolithic Revolution led to the creation of permanent settlements.

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People no longer needed to move in search of food because they could grow crops and raise animals in one place.

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What is the main purpose of a writing system in a civilization?

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To keep records