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Chapter 3 Reading Notes – From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers

Directions: Choose an invention that you think played a big role in changing our world. Explain what life was like before that invention, what it is like now that we have it, and why the invention is important.

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Directions: After reading section 3.2, add 4-5 bullet points of facts/details about each time period. Then answer the question at the bottom of the page.

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|Paleolithic Age (Old) |Neolithic Age (New) |

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Question : Where were many Neolithic settlements located? Why did they settle there?

OLD

How did people get food in the Paleolithic Age?

List 3 problems with getting food this way?

NEW

Rather than gather wild plants, what did Neolithic people learn to do?

What did Neolithic people learn about animals? (Hint: vocabulary word)

OLD

What did people use for shelter in the Paleolithic Age?

Why were these shelters temporary (not permanent)?

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Describe how houses were built in the Neolithic Age?

How did Neolithic people use their houses to store and cook food?

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How big were Paleolithic communities? Why do you think they were so small during

the Paleolithic Age?

NEW

How did living in communities help Neolithic people become better organized?

What advantage did Neolithic people get from working together in communities?

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What was the most important job for people in Paleolithic times?

What smaller jobs were involved with this important job?

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What were some of the specialized jobs of the townspeople of Catal Hoyuk?

Why did Neolithic people decorate pottery and polish stones?

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What resources did Paleolithic people use?

Why didn’t Paleolithic people trade? (What made it difficult)?

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Why did Neolithic people trade?

How did Neolithic people conduct trade?

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Section 3.2

Section 3.3 – Creating a Stable Food Supply

What is agriculture? Why is this invention so important? Explain using good detail.

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Draw a sketch or symbol to represent the change in food supply from the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age

Paleolithic Age

Neolithic Age

Section 3.4 – Making Permanent Shelters

Why was the development of permanent shelters so important? Explain using good detail.

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Draw a sketch or symbol to represent the change in shelters from the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age

Paleolithic Age

Neolithic Age

Section 3.5 – Establishing Communities

Explain two major advantages or results of people living in communities? Explain using good detail.

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Draw a sketch or symbol to represent the change in communities from the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age

Paleolithic Age

Neolithic Age

Section 3.6 – Developing New Jobs

Why was the development of jobs so important? Explain in using good detail.

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Draw a sketch or symbol to represent the change in jobs from the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age

Neolithic Age

Paleolithic Age

Section 3.7 – Beginning to Trade

Why was the growth of trade so important? Explain in using good detail.

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Draw a sketch or symbol to represent the change in trade from the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age

Neolithic Age

Paleolithic Age

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