Stone Age and Agricultural Revolution Flashcard Review

Front

During the Paleolithic Age (Old Stone Age), what was the primary lifestyle of humans?

Back

humans were hunter-gatherers.

Front

Taming an animal for human use is called _________.

Back

Domestication

Front

What cultural event marks the shift from a nomadic lifestyle to a settled one?

Back

The Agricultural Revolution

Front

People who move from place to place in search of food are called _______.

Back

nomads

Front

Refers to the New Stone Age

Back

Neolithic Era

Front

To have more than what is needed

Back

surplus

Front

Which statement best describes the Neolithic people (New Stone Age)?

Back

They could settle in one place because they had a reliable food supply.

Front

Populations increased due to food surpluses.

Back

True

Front

What was the first animal most likely to be domesticated?

Back

wolves/dogs

Front

What was the job of people during the Paleolithic Era (Old Stone Age)?

Back

Hunters & Gathers