PrehistoryPrehistory

The long period of time before The long period of time before people invented writing.people invented writing.

HistoryHistory

All the time since writing has All the time since writing has allowed for written records of the allowed for written records of the past.past.

CultureCulture

The way of life of a society. The way of life of a society. Their social structure, government, Their social structure, government, religion, art, etc.religion, art, etc.

Hunter Gatherers Hunter Gatherers

Pastoral NomadsPastoral Nomads

Nomadic people who move from Nomadic people who move from place to place to find food, shelter, and place to place to find food, shelter, and other necessities. (Pastoral Nomads other necessities. (Pastoral Nomads bring animal herds with them) bring animal herds with them)

Stone AgeStone Age

Period in prehistory Period in prehistory characterized by the use of various characterized by the use of various stone tools.stone tools.

Neolithic (Agricultural) Neolithic (Agricultural) RevolutionRevolution

The period of time during which The period of time during which the introduction of agriculture led the introduction of agriculture led people to transition from nomadic to people to transition from nomadic to settled life.settled life.

SurplusSurplus

Production of more than what Production of more than what is needed.is needed.

PolytheismPolytheism

Belief in more than one god.Belief in more than one god.

ArtisanArtisan

A skilled craftsman. (carver, A skilled craftsman. (carver, bricklayer, metal worker, potter, etc.)bricklayer, metal worker, potter, etc.)

Cultural DiffusionCultural Diffusion

The spread of ideas, customs, The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one people to and technologies from one people to another.another.