WorksheetsPrehistory and Early Human Development
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Stone Ages
Period of time when humans invented and primarily used stone tools.
A time when metal tools were first used by humans.
An era characterized by the use of wood and bone tools.
A period marked by the development of agriculture and farming.
Prehistory
The time period before written records.
The era of ancient civilizations with written documents.
The period of the Renaissance and Enlightenment.
The age of modern technology and digital communication.
Society
A group of people living together within a community
A collection of buildings and infrastructure
A system of government and laws
An organization of individuals with a common goal
Ancestor
Relatives or family members who lived in the past.
A type of ancient artifact.
A modern descendant of a historical figure.
A person who studies genealogy.
Population
The total number of people within a specific area, such as a city, state, or country.
The number of animals in a specific area.
The total number of buildings in a city.
The number of vehicles registered in a state.
Paleolithic Era
New Stone Age, which occurred circa 10,000-4,500 years ago
Old Stone Age, which occurred circa 2.6 million years-10,000 years ago
Iron Age, which occurred circa 1200-500 years ago
Middle Ages, which occurred circa 5th-15th century
Nomads
People who live in permanent homes and do not move.
People who travel for leisure and tourism.
People without a permanent home, either individually or as a community, who move from place to place.
People who live in urban areas and work in offices.
Neolithic Era
New Stone Age, which occurred circa 10,000 years ago and is most associated with the shift from hunting and gathering to agriculture
Middle Stone Age, characterized by the use of microliths and continued hunting and gathering
Iron Age, marked by the widespread use of iron tools and weapons
Bronze Age, known for the development of metalworking and trade networks
Technology
The application of science and engineering to create tools that improve quality of life.
A method of artistic expression through various mediums.
The study of ancient civilizations and their cultures.
A branch of mathematics focused on numbers and calculations.
Homo sapiens
A species of plants
A type of ancient tool
"Wise man" and the group including modern-day humans, believed to be the first hominid to develop language.
A prehistoric animal
Hunter-Gatherers
People who farm crops and raise livestock
People who hunt animals and gather wild plants to acquire food
People who live in urban areas and work in offices
People who rely on technology for food production
Domestication
Planting food and breeding animals that are useful for humans.
Growing wild plants and hunting animals for food.
Using technology to enhance agricultural production.
Creating artificial environments for plant growth.
Ice Ages
Periods of extreme heat and drought
Time periods with consistently freezing temperatures throughout the world
Eras characterized by heavy rainfall and flooding
Short intervals of mild weather in winter
Agricultural Revolution
A shift from farming to hunting and gathering.
The large-scale shift from hunting and gathering to farming, which allowed humans to produce large quantities of food.
A period of industrialization in agriculture.
The introduction of technology in farming practices.
Glacier
A large mass of ice that covers a section of land
A type of rock formation found in mountains
A body of water that is frozen year-round
A weather phenomenon involving heavy snowfall
Migration
Movement from one location to another in order to establish a new permanent settlement.
A temporary movement to a different location for seasonal work.
The process of moving to a new country for better job opportunities.
A journey taken for leisure or vacation purposes.
Anthropology
The study of humans and their development, including human culture and human behavior.
The study of ancient civilizations and their artifacts.
The study of animal behavior and habitats.
The study of the physical structure of the Earth and its processes.
Agriculture
The process of farming
A type of machinery used in farming
A method of irrigation
A form of animal husbandry
Hominid
Early relatives of modern-day humans
A type of ancient dinosaur
A species of modern ape
A prehistoric tool used by humans
Tool
A handheld object designed to help complete a specific task.
A type of software used for data analysis.
A method of communication between devices.
A physical structure used for storage.
