Early Man - Key Concepts and Vocabulary

What are three things that constitute (or make up) a culture?

• Symbols, language, values

• Food, clothing, shelter

• History, geography, science

Why did early people (early man) migrate?

• In search of better climate

• To find new friends

• To learn new languages

What major problems did early humans face because of the environment?

• Earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes

• Flash floods, volcanic eruptions, droughts

• Pollution, deforestation, climate change

How did environmental changes and new technologies affect the development of agriculture (farming)?

• Decreased crop yields

• Increased crop yields

• No impact on crop yields

How did the Agricultural Revolution (farming) change early societies?

• No change in lifestyle

• Switched from nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles to permanent settlements and farming

• Became more nomadic

What are the main differences between agriculture and hunting-gathering economies?

• Both get food from crops

• Hunter gatherers get food from berries, nuts, roots, etc. Agriculturalists get food from crops

• Both get food from hunting

How did nomadic groups interact with agricultural groups?

• They did not interact

• They fought each other

• They mutually benefited from one another through the exchange of goods

How did early groups organize to meet their needs?

• They did not organize

• Formed strong social bonds, sharing food, caring for infants and working together to meet the challenges of their environment

• Each group worked independently

What hierarchies emerged in early societies?

• No hierarchies emerged

• Ruling class and the common people

• Only one hierarchy emerged

What do 'origin stories' reveal about civilizations?

• Nothing important

• What the civilization believes about their place in the universe

• How to cook