Prehistory 6th Flashcards

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What do you call the time period before writing was invented?

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Prehistory

Answer explanation

The time period before writing was invented is called Prehistory. This era encompasses all human history prior to recorded events, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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What do you call a handheld object that is designed to help complete a specific task?

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tool

Answer explanation

A handheld object designed to help complete a specific task is called a 'tool'. The other options refer to historical periods or processes, not specific objects used for tasks.

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What do we call the period of time where humans invented and primarily used stone tools?

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Stone Age

Answer explanation

The period when humans primarily used stone tools is known as the Stone Age. This era marks the earliest known period of human culture, characterized by the creation and use of stone implements.

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What is another name for the "Old Stone Age"?

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Paleolithic Era

Answer explanation

The "Old Stone Age" is commonly referred to as the "Paleolithic Era." This period is characterized by the use of stone tools and the development of early human cultures, distinguishing it from the later Neolithic Era.

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What do we call the "New Stone Age"?

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Neolithic Era

Answer explanation

The "New Stone Age" is known as the Neolithic Era, characterized by the development of agriculture and permanent settlements, distinguishing it from the earlier Paleolithic Era.

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What's another name for people who hunt animals and gather wild plants for food?

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hunter-gatherers

Answer explanation

The term 'hunter-gatherers' refers to people who rely on hunting animals and gathering wild plants for food, distinguishing them from those who practice agriculture or domestication.

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What do we call people without a permanent home who move from place to place?

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nomads

Answer explanation

People without a permanent home who move from place to place are called nomads. This term specifically refers to their lifestyle of traveling and not settling in one location.

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What is the process called that changes plants or animals to make them more useful to humans?

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domestication

Answer explanation

The process that changes plants or animals to make them more useful to humans is called domestication. This involves selective breeding and cultivation to enhance desirable traits.

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What do we call the shift from hunting and gathering to farming, which allowed humans to produce large quantities of food?

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Agricultural Revolution

Answer explanation

The shift from hunting and gathering to farming is known as the Agricultural Revolution. This transition allowed humans to cultivate crops and raise animals, leading to the production of large quantities of food.

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Early human groups moving from one place to another in order to find food and shelter is called _________________.

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Migration

Answer explanation

Early human groups engaged in migration, which refers to their movement from one location to another in search of food and shelter. This term accurately describes the behavior of nomadic groups.