Early Civilizations

Which era was the end of nomad life and the beginning of settlements?

• Stone Age

• Paleolithic Era

• Neolithic Era

• Indus River Valley

Where is it believed that most people lived prior to the Great Migration?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• America

Massive droughts occur where you are now living. The inland river that has served as the water supply for your clan is almost dry. Your clan migrates to a new area.

• PUSH factor

• PULL factor

Hunters from your clan discovered a coastal area that would make living easier than it is inland. Shellfish are abundant there, which would supplement your hunting and gathering. The climate is also warmer. Your clan migrates to a new area.

• PUSH factor

• PULL factor

Language is developing among people. You have heard from hunters in another clan about a land bridge that crosses to a new area where there is an abundant supply of animals and plants. Your clan migrates to a new area.

• PUSH factor

• PULL factor

The raising of crops and animals.

• agriculture

• settlement

• farmenture

• paleolithic

What was ADDED to tools in the Neolithic Era?

• bones

• copper and bronze

• leather

• rock

How did diets change in the Neolithic Era?

• More dairy and grains

• More fruits

• more hunting

• No more meat

Stone Age settlements centered around _____________

• communities

• kings

• religion

• individual survival

What type of religion was practiced in the Stone Ages?

• Polytheism- The Belief in many gods

• Monotheism- The Belief in one god

• Agnostic- The Belief in nothing