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The First Cultures

History

the science of cultivating plants and livestock

The science of cultivating plants and livestock

Agriculture

The science of cultivating plants and livestock. Agriculture. In History, agriculture refers to the practice that allowed humans to settle in one place, grow food, and build civilizations.

an advanced stage of human social development and organization

An advanced stage of human social development and organization

Civilization

An advanced stage of human social development and organization. Civilization. Civilization is when people create complex societies with cities, governments, and shared culture.

a change in wild animals or plants, when they are kept by humans for a long time

A change in wild animals or plants, when they are kept by humans for a long time

Domestication

A change in wild animals or plants, when they are kept by humans for a long time. Domestication. Domestication is the process by which humans have tamed and bred wild species for farming, companionship, or work throughout history.

creating a tool by striking a flake from a prepared stone core

Creating a tool by striking a flake from a prepared stone core

Flaking

Creating a tool by striking a flake from a prepared stone core. Flaking. Flaking is an ancient technique used by early humans to shape stone tools by chipping away small pieces from a larger rock.

a society who lives from edible plants and animals from the wild, by foraging and hunting

A society who lives from edible plants and animals from the wild, by foraging and hunting

Hunter-gatherers

A society who lives from edible plants and animals from the wild, by foraging and hunting. Hunter-gatherers. Hunter-gatherers were early humans who survived by collecting wild plants and hunting animals instead of farming.

the movement of people from one place to another with intentions of settling

The movement of people from one place to another with intentions of settling

Migrate

The movement of people from one place to another with intentions of settling. Migrate. In History, migration refers to the relocation of groups or individuals across regions or countries, often for better living conditions or to escape conflict.

the final division of the Stone Age, that lasted from 12,000 to 6,500 years ago

The final division of the Stone Age, that lasted from 12,000 to 6,500 years ago

Neolithic Era

The final division of the Stone Age, that lasted from 12,000 to 6,500 years ago, is the Neolithic Era. It was a time when humans began farming, building communities, and domesticating animals.

a prehistoric period when stone tools were used from 2 million B.C. to 9000 B.C.

A prehistoric period when stone tools were used from 2 million B.C. to 9000 B.C.

Paleolithic Era

A prehistoric period when stone tools were used from 2 million B.C. to 9000 B.C.. Paleolithic Era. The Paleolithic Era is the earliest phase of human history when people used simple stone tools.

when person works in a particular occupation most of the time

When person works in a particular occupation most of the time

Specialize

When person works in a particular occupation most of the time, specialize. In History, specialize means focusing on studying a specific time period or event deeply.

a situation in which the quantity of a good supplied is more than the quantity demanded

A situation in which the quantity of a good supplied is more than the quantity demanded

Surplus

A situation in which the quantity of a good supplied is more than the quantity demanded. Surplus. In history, surplus allowed early civilizations to store extra food, leading to population growth and the development of cities.

the development and use of basic tools

The development and use of basic tools

Technology

The development and use of basic tools. Technology. Technology in history refers to the creation and application of tools and techniques to solve problems and improve human life.