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This study guide provides answers to questions about the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, including topics such as hunter-gatherers, the impact of fire, the Agricultural Revolution, animals in the Neolithic period, the first Mesopotamian civilization, achievements of the Sumerians, the impact of living by the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the Epic of Gilgamesh, Sargon and the first empire, the use of cuneiform, and the ancient Mesopotamian religion.

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  1. Study Guide Answers

  2. Paleolithic • The first humans were……..? • Answer: Hunter Gatherers • How is fire considered technology? How did it impact the Paleolithic people? • Answer: Major part of survival during Ice Age = Warmth, cooking, light, and protection.

  3. Neolithic • What was the impact of the AG Revolution? • Answer: Farming > Surplus of food > Growth in population > Settled communities. • How did people of the Neolithic time period use animals? • Work/Labor, Protection, and food.

  4. Mesopotamia • What was the first or oldest Mesopotamian civilization? • Sumer • What is the Fertile Crescent? • Area between Mediterranean sea and Persian Gulf. • What were the 9 achievements made by the Sumerians?

  5. Sumerian Achievements

  6. Mesopotamia • How did living by the Tigris and Euphrates river impact the economy of Ancient Mesopotamia? (think trade) • Answer: Rivers made trade easier • What was the Epic of Gilgamesh? • Answer: Considered world’s oldest story written about Gilgamesh the Uruk king. • Who was Sargon and what did he create the first of? • Answer: Akkadian king who created first empire. Empire – a lot of land under one ruler.

  7. Mesopotamia • How did the use Cuneiform? • Answer: to record trade and livestock count. • What type of religion did ancient Mesopotamians practice? • Answer: Polytheism – worshipped many gods.

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