pre-history
the long period of time before writing
archaeologist
scientist that find and analyze remains from history
artifact
objects left behind from history
anthropology
study of humans and their societies
technology
skills and tools used to survive
historian
a person who studies how people lived in the past
geography
the study of people, their environments, and their available resources
latitude
measuring north to south
longitude
measuring east to west
paleolithic
~ old stone age ~ hunters/gatherers ~ nomads with 30-40 people per group
Neolithic
~ new stone age ~ permanent settlements---> villages ~agriculture/crops
Agricultural Revolution
the end of paleolithic age and the beginning of the neolithic age, started planting seeds and domesticating animals
8 requirements for civilization
~Cities ~Religion ~ Public Works ~Writing ~Job Specialization ~Social Classes ~Arts/Architecture ~Government
Basic Needs For Survival
~Food ~Clothing ~Shelter ~Good Health
4 oldest cities
~Egypt ~India ~Mesopotamia ~China
Skara Brae
Ireland
Cave Paintings
Lascaux, France
Hand Cave Paintings
South America
Coper Axe
Southern Alps