Prehistoric Societies and the Development of Agriculture

What is the Paleolithic Age known for?

• Use of bronze tools

• Development of agriculture

• Use of crude stone tools and hunting

• Iron tool usage

What is the Neolithic Revolution known for?

• Introduction of iron tools

• Technological innovations and changes in human organization

• Development of writing

• Use of fire

What is slash and burn agriculture?

• Permanent farming

• Use of irrigation

• Shifting cultivation with forest floors cleared by fire

• Terrace farming

What is a characteristic of bands in prehistoric societies?

• Large cities

• Nomadic hunters and gatherers

• Advanced technology

• Written language

Where was Catal Huyuk located?

• Northern Africa

• Southern Turkey

• Western Europe

• Eastern Asia

What was a significant feature of Catal Huyuk?

• Smaller population than Jericho

• Greater degree of social stratification

• Lack of agriculture

• Nomadic lifestyle

What was the time frame for the Neolithic Age?

• 12000-8000 B.C.E

• 8000-5000 B.C.E

• 5000-2000 B.C.E

• 2000-1000 B.C.E

What does the term "bands" refer to in prehistoric societies?

• Large armies

• Small social groups of 20 to 30 people

• Agricultural communities

• Trading networks

What was the primary activity of groups during the Paleolithic Age?

• Farming

• Trading

• Hunting and gathering

• Building cities

What was a key development during the Neolithic Revolution?

• Use of fire

• Development of agriculture

• Invention of the wheel

• Creation of art