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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| paleolithic | (old stone age) long period of human development before the development of agriculture. |
| pastoral | nomadic animal-herding societies often known for spreading religion,culture, and technology |
| conduit | a means by which something is transmitted |
| surplus | more of something than is needed |
| metallurgy | the science of working with metals |
| agrarian | relating to land; relating to the management or farming of land |
| elite | People of wealth and power; upper class-- did not emerge until settled societies developed. |
| egalitarian | believing in one social and economic equality of all people existing before settling societies in hunter gatherer groups. |
| patriarchy | a form of social organization in which men are the supreme authority in the family society and political realm |
| Neolithic Revolution | (10,000-8,000 BCE) The development of agriculture and the domestication of animals as a food source. This led to the development of Permanent settlements and the start of civilization. |
| social hierarchy | The division of society by rank or class. |
| disseminate | To scatter or spread widely |
| monumental architecture | Large structures, such as pyramids, temples, public spaces, and large statues, that tend to appear wherever powerful leaders emerge; a feature of all agrarian civilizations |