Prehistory and Ancient River Civilizations

Which era in history is described by a time in history when primary tools and utensils were made of stone and people were nomads?

• Bronze Age

• Neolithic Era

• Paleolithic Era

• Agricultural Revolution

The development of agriculture meant that

• Early people had to become nomads

• There was no longer a need for water

• Crops could be grown in the tundra

• People had a reliable food source

What is the time before writing referred to as?

• Ancient History
• Bronze Age
• Prehistory
• Stone Age

Which of the following fits with the Paleolithic era?

• Specialized Jobs
• Planted Crops in settlements
• Hunting and Gathering
• Permanent Shelter

What starts the Neolithic Age?

• Cultural Revolution
• Agricultural Revolution
• Creation of Fire
• Information Revolution

Organized religion, government, culture, social class, stable food supply, complex technology, written language

• Culture
• Civilization
• Complex Empire
• Social Hierarchy

Define agriculture.

• specialization
• work
• farming
• study of culture

What does nomadic mean?

• They travel from place to place
• Early humans
• Religious people
• Only travel for religion

River Valleys were a good place for civilizations to grow because they offered

• religion
• rich soils for agriculture
• government
• 401k's

Select one of the reasons the first civilizations developed in river valleys.

• Fresh water, flat land and fertile soil
• Hot climate
• an abundance of Salt water
• They hunted and gathered their foods from nearby