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GH 1 Unit 8

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  • What is a megalith?
    A large stone used to build a structure or monument.
  • What does "nomadic" mean?
    People who move from place to place in search of food.
  • What is archaeology?
    The study of past human life through artifacts and remains.
  • What is the Neolithic period known for?
    The development of agriculture and permanent settlements.
  • What is a menhir?
    A large upright standing stone from prehistoric times.
  • What materials did Neolithic people use for houses?
    Stone, mud, and straw.
  • What is domestication?
    Taming wild animals for human use.
  • Who is considered the only surviving species of hominids?
    Homo sapiens.
  • What are hominids?
    Early human ancestors that walked upright.
  • What is the Palaeolithic period known for?
    The use of stone tools and a nomadic lifestyle.
  • What is Prehistory?
    The period of time before written records.
  • Who was Australopithecus?
    One of the earliest known hominids
  • What is a clan?
    A small group of related people who lived and hunted together.
  • When did Homo erectus live?
    Starting 1.5 million  years ago
  • What is Homo erectus known for?
    Controlling fire and walking fully upright.
  • Into how many periods is Prehistory divided?
    Three: Palaeolithic, Neolithic, and Metal Ages.
  • What changes did metal bring to prehistoric societies?
    Better tools and weapons, trade, and social hierarchy.
  • What role did women have in Neolithic societies?
    They cared for children, processed food, and made pottery.
  • What role did men have in Neolithic societies?
    They farmed and protected the settlement.
  • What came after the Bronze Age?
    The Iron Age.
  • What type of economy did Palaeolithic people have?
    Hunting, fishing, and gathering.
  • What do cave paintings often depict?
    Animals and hunting scenes.
  • What is a settlement?
    A permanent place where people live.
  • When did Prehistory begin?
    Around 5 million years ago.
  • What are the main inventions of the Metal Ages?
    Metal tools, the wheel, and the plough.
  • What does "sedentary" mean?
    People who live in one place permanently.
  • What is Homo neanderthalensis known for?
    Living in Europe and being skilled hunters and toolmakers.
  • What was the first metal used by humans?
    Copper.
  • Where are famous prehistoric cave paintings found?
    Altamira in Spain and Lascaux in France.
  • What is a dolmen?
    A prehistoric monument made of large stone slabs used as a tomb.
  • When did Prehistory end?
    Around 5,000 years ago.
  • When did Homo habilis live?
    Around 2.5 to 1.5 million years ago.
  • What followed the Copper Age?
    The Bronze Age.
  • What was the major invention of the Neolithic period?
    Agriculture.
  • What is the importance of fire in Prehistory?
    It provided heat, protection, and a way to cook food.
  • What is agriculture?
    Growing crops and domesticating animals for food.
  • What materials did early humans use to make tools?
    Stone, bone, and wood.
  • Why did prehistoric people paint in caves?
    To explain hunting
  • What is Homo habilis known for?
    Being the first hominid to use tools.
  • What is bronze made from?
    Copper and tin.
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