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Ch 1
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Geography
9th Grade
09/18/2008

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Language
Definition
Paleolithic and Neolithic people used this to communicate with others. Both groups of people were able to create better hunting plans due to this.
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Trade
Definition
Different groups of people sold their items for items they needed in return.Ex: People gave food or manufactured products for gems, jewelry, and other valuable items
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Venus Figurines
Definition
Neolithic people created these figures with huge organs. They believe that these figures would show their deep interest in ferility.
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Burial Rituals
Definition
Neolithic people believed that it was important to celebrate the death of people. They burried the deceived with bones and decoration around them.
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Cave Art
Definition
These paintings were created mostly in southern France and northern Spain by Paleolthic people. They drew things such as mammoths, bison, and reindeer. Some paintings were of humans too.
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Sympatheic Magic
Definition
Neolithic people believed that they could gain control over things such as animals. They would do this by capturing their spirits.
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Jericho
Definition
Neolithic people created permanent villages in this area. It was the site of a freshwater oasis north of the Dead Sea.
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Catal Huyuk
Definition
This was an important Neolithic settlement in Anatolia. It was the center for trade. (Modern Day Turkey)
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Jomon
Definition
These people were part of the Paleolithic people. They created a productive fish selling economy.
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Chinook
Definition
A Neolithic settlement in Pacific northwest area of North America.
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Natufians
Definition
These people collected wild weat. They also took animals away from their herds. They were part of the Paleolithic people.
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Agricultual Transition
Definition
The Paleolithic people and Neolithic people went from hunting and gathering to settlement and agriculture.
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Slash and Burn Method
Definition
A technique which involved slashing the bark of a tree and then burning them. This was done to create fertile soil for crops.
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Cultural Diffusion
Definition
The ideas of certain groups of people was shared with others. Due to this, everyone was able to become advanced in their technology and way of life in general.
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Male Dominance
Definition
The men apart of the Neolithic group were very strong therefore they were able to complete jobs women couldn't do such as digging holes in the ground.
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Population Growth
Definition
The population of certain areas grew to a large extent. Babies were being born more often and they were surviving.
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Tools
Definition
Many new tools were created by the Neolithic people. Technology allowed for these tools to be more sophisticated. Most of them were made out of various metals.
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Fire
Definition
Paleolithic people were able to control this. This was important because they were able to disinfect food as well as make metals warmer.
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Fertile Crescent
Definition
This was very important for civilizations because there were many useful crops and animals within this area.
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Accessories
Definition
Paleolithic people showed their creativity by creating jewelry and decorations in their spare time.
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