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World History
Chapter 1 Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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Define artifacts | Remains, such as tools, jewelry, and other human-made objects |
Define culture | People's unique way of life |
What is Paleolithic Age? | A prehistoric period, that lasted from about 2,500,00 - 8,000 B.C., during which people made use of crude stone tools and weapons - also called the Stone Age |
What is Neolithic Age? | A prehistoric period theat began about 8,000 B.C. and, in some areas, ended as early as 3,000 B.C., during which people learned to polish stone, tools, make pottery, grow crops,and raise animals - also called the New Stone Age |
What is Neolithic Revolution? | The major change in human life caused by the beginning of farming-that is, from food-gathering to food-producing. |
What are the characteristics of a civilization? | Advanced cities, Advanced technology, Record-keeping, Specialized workers, and Complex institution |