World History Unit 1 Review

__________ is the time before written history.

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During the _______, people lived by hunting and gathering.

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The earliest humans lived in ______.

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__________ is the belief that plants and animals have spirits.

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Farming marked the beginning of the __________, or Neolithic Era.

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A ______ was trained to read and write in ancient civilizations.

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When a city expands to include its surrounding villages, it becomes a _________.

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______________ is the study of peoples and their cultures.

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The Neolithic Era began _____ years ago.

• 9,000

• 12,000

________ often rose up next to rivers.

• Civilizations

• Old Stone Age