Pictures (or symbols) which represent a specific idea or concept

A strip of land that connects 2 larger land masses

A narrow body of water that separates 2 larger land masses

An early religious belief that describes how all living things have a "spirit" and are one with nature

(hint #1: think of "animating"--- or giving life to something)

(hint #2: the worship of nature)

An elephant-like creature (which is now extinct) that early humans hunted for is meat, fur, and tusks

The movement of people from place to place---usually in search of food, resources, and better opportunities

(2 answers--- one of which you learned about in Civics last year)

"The Old Stone Age" when people were hunters & gatherers and lived in caves

"Lithic" = __________________

A type of quartz rock (used by Paleolithic people) which can be easily shaped and chiseled into a pointed edge for making tools/weapons

(hint: it breaks off into "flakes")

A term which describes the overall weather patterns of a particular location/area

When an organism changes its lifestyle in order to survive (and function) better in its environment

(2 answers)

An iron-containing mineral rock that was used (by Paleolithic people) to strike flint rock in order to produce a spark that would start a fire

(hint: also known as "fools gold" due to its golden-colored appearance--- it is NOT actual gold) 

The use of more advanced methods & tools to solve problems and make life easier

(hint: the practical/hands-on use of knowledge)

The Stone Age is also known as ________________

(the time period before writing was developed)

This part of the Stone Age was when early humans started to produce more advanced tools/weapons (such as the bow & arrow, harpoons, and spears)

What is another name for: clay pottery?

The spoken word = ______________ communication

(This was an important development for our early human ancestors)

The land bridge (made out of glacial ice) that connected the Asian continent with the North American continent, during the last Ice Age

--Early humans traveled across this land bridge as they migrated from Asia into North America and South America

Early humans (during the Paleolithic Era--- the Old Stone Age) were hunters but they were also gatherers of wild grains, fruits, and berries.

What is another name for the "gathering" of wild, edible plants?

Early paleolithic people traveled around in large groups of 20-30 people. These groups usually included extended family members and were known as ______________.

(2 answers)

Early humans hunted this animal for food.... what is it called?

(2 answers)

One man and one woman (as a couple) who are loyal to each other and cooperatively work together, as a team, in order to survive (to live) and thrive (to live well)

A tool used for stabbing large fish and other sea mammals (such as whales, sharks, or dolphins) by throwing it

(2 answers)

Using basic tools and methods in order to survive in one's environment

(without using all of the latest technology)

2 answers

When starting a fire, you need to have dry grass/leaves and small/dried out twigs. This is called....

(2 answers)

Early people used this tool to start fires. It relies on friction to produce heat and smoke.

An early fire pit was also called a......

(where the people would gather around to cook, hang out, and tell stories)

The older members of a society (or tribe/clan)

(often looked to for their wisdom, guidance, and life experience)

Early humans started to bury their dead in particular grave-sites. They held funerals/ceremonies to honor the deceased (the dead). This may have been part of their religious beliefs and their belief in the afterlife.

What is "an afterlife"?

People who lived during the ______________________ Age practiced farming/animal herding & lived in settled villages.

What is another name for: farming?

During the __________________ Era, people developed agriculture and started to breed/domesticate animals.

(hint: "the New Stone Age")

The type of soil that's wet and able to reproduce (grow) crops easily

2 answers

The type of soil that's dry and NOT able to reproduce (grow crops) easily

2 answers

When you have an extra amount (or abundance) of a particular product---for consuming/eating or using for trade

When you have a lack of something (not enough of it/ a minimal and limited amount) to use for consuming or for trade

The trading of one item for another item (of equal value/worth) without using currency (money/coins)

Currency = ____________________

Commerce = the buying and selling of goods (products) and services

(nowadays, most of our commerce takes place online through Amazon and other online platforms)

The growing of food, on a regular schedule

(planting certain crops at specific times and in specific locations-- based on the seasons and climate)

2 answers

The production, buying, and selling of certain goods/products

(commerce)

A type of wheat crop that was produced in large quantities (large amounts) for consumption (eating) and for trade

A main crop = a _______________ crop

A place where extra wheat (or corn) is stored for later consumption (eating) or for trade

2 answers

To adapt (or tame) a wild animal for human use/purposes

A society that's primarily dominated (controlled) by men

(this was the case for early human societies and throughout most of world history)

To grow and maintain a crop successfully means.....

To plant the seeds for a crop means.....

To artificially (man-made) add nutrients to the soil..... in order for a particular crop to grow successfully

A system that supplies dry land with water---- through a system of canals, ditches, streams, and pipes

Man-made irrigation canals are _________________.

A special type of volcanic rock that early people started to use in tool/weapon production

(sharper and more durable/stronger than flint rock)

A skilled craftsman who specializes in the production of a certain product/item

Early humans used this device to weave threads into larger fabrics

Another name for: cloth fabrics

The act of training for a particular job/occupation

(early humans had more time to do this as farming became more widely practiced)

What type of crop was widely grown (especially in the Middle East)?

(hint: its a wheat crop)

This tool was used to cut and harvest wheat

People who move from place to place in search of food and other resources