Ancient Cultures Chapter 1 Quiz

Scribes used cuneiform to write.

There were artisans who made weapons, pots, tools, and art.

What did prehistoric people use to explain nature prior to the scientific method?

People used bronze to make a plow that made farming more productive. 

The _______ Revolution forever changed humanity b/c it allowed hunter-gatherers to settle down.

What was a major factor in providing early humans with a constant source of protein?

This person's main job is to dig up fossils and artifacts.

What's more advanced or closer to humans?

When farmers cut down vegetation, burn it, & spread ashes for fertilizer, what is this called?

Pre-history refers to the beginning of time to the invention of what?

What's more advanced or closer to humans?

According to Jared Diamond, why did some people start farming before others?

Where did the first recorded civilization develop?

People of the paleolithic age were _____ who wandered from place to place in search of food.

There was a long-lasting government, religion, and an economy. 

This person examines bones/artifacts & makes conclusions about the culture of the people.

This person tries to see how old fossils and artifacts are.

What are human beings and any other creature that walks upright called?

What's more advanced or closer to humans?

Farmers, traders, & merchants brought their goods to the center of trade.