Early Humans
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| 6.01 | Identify the meaning of time designations and abbreviations used by historians, including: • BC / BCE • AD / CE • Circa (c. or ca), decades, centuries |
| 6.02 | Describe the characteristics of the nomadic hunter-gatherer societies, including their use of: • Basic hunting weapons • Fire • Shelter • Tools |
| 6.03 | Explain the impact of the Agricultural Revolution, including: • Barter economy • Food surpluses • Domestication of plants and animals • Labor specialization • Emergence of permanent • New sources of clothing and shelter settlements |
| 6.04 | Identify and explain the importance of the following key characteristics of civilizations: • Culture • Stable food supply • Government • Technology • Religion • Writing • Social structure |
Agricultural Revolution:
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Play a quick round of Jeopardy to review your skills on the Stone Ages!
Video links:
Geographical Vocabulary Link
Artifacts Video
Fossils Video