Early Civilizations and Settlements

The lesson covers the transition from nomadic life to settled villages, focusing on the development of farming, leadership, and early writing systems. It highlights the villages of Jericho and Catal Hoyuk, discussing their unique features and contributions to early human civilization. The lesson concludes with homework instructions.

What was a significant change that occurred when people began to settle down?

• They started to travel more frequently.

• They began to plant crops and farm.

• They abandoned their cattle.

• They stopped forming groups.

How did smaller groups of people evolve over time?

• They stopped interacting with others.

• They moved to different continents.

• They joined larger tribes.

• They became isolated.

What was one method tribes used to choose their leaders?

• Through a democratic vote.

• Based on religious beliefs.

• By random selection.

• By drawing lots.

What was the name of the first real village mentioned in the lesson?

• Jericho

• Athens

• Catal Hoyuk

• Babylon

What was a key feature of the village of Jericho?

• It had no form of defense.

• It was surrounded by high walls.

• It had wooden houses.

• It was located in a desert.

How did people in early villages record numbers?

• By writing on paper.

• By carving marks on tally sticks.

• By using ink and quills.

• By drawing on cave walls.

What was one of the uses of clay tokens in early villages?

• To cook food.

• To represent different meanings.

• To create art.

• To build houses.

Which city was larger than Jericho and known for its pottery?

• Athens

• Rome

• Babylon

• Catal Hoyuk

What material were the houses in Catal Hoyuk primarily made of?

• Wood

• Mud bricks

• Stone

• Metal

How did people enter their homes in Catal Hoyuk?

• Through underground tunnels.

• By climbing wooden ladders to the roof.

• By using elevators.

• Through doors on the ground level.