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Paleolithic vs. Neolithic Study Guide
Paleolithic ERA
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Paleolithic is also known as: ____________________________________________
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Early Humans are also known as: ______________________________________
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An animal that walks on two legs is called: ____________________________
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The social scientist that studies the fossilized bones of hominids: ___________________
Hominid Group
Australopithecus
Afarensis
Homo Habilis
Homo Erectus
Homo Sapiens
Neanderthals
Homo Sapiens Sapiens
Nickname
Capabilities
Name: _______________________________
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Why did the ancient people choose to migrate, or move from place to place?
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____________________________ were the first hominid group to migrate out of Africa.
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____________________________ were the first hominid group to use fire.
Neolithic ERA
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The Neolithic Era began around the year: ___________________________
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Neolithic is also known as: ____________________________________________
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What does nomadic mean?
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What is one big change that occurred between the Paleolithic Age and the Neolithic
Age?
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Name: _______________________________
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List some jobs of the Neolithic people.
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Describe houses in the Neolithic times.
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What is the Fertile Crescent and what is the significance?
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What are the benefits of living in communities? (pick all that apply)
□ lazy people could get away with not doing work
□ they could divide up work to get it done more efficiently
□ they could defend themselves more easily against attacks
□ there were more people to talk to and build relationships with
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What are some ways Neolithic people made themselves and their surroundings more
beautiful?
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Name: _______________________________
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What was the red ore Neolithic people used to color their cheeks and lips?
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What was the most important change from Paleolithic times to Neolithic times? Why
was this change important to the growth of humans?
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Extra Credit
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I _______________________ will receive one extra credit point if I turn this in before
the test.
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If I study for 20 minutes AND get a parent signature with proof of study, I will receive
three extra credit points!!
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Parent Signature for 20 minutes of studying!
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