First Human Village Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is considered the first human village?
Çatalhöyük, located in present-day Turkey.
True or False: Çatalhöyük was established around 7500 BCE.
True.
What major advancement did the inhabitants of the first human village practice?
Agriculture.
Fill in the blank: The first human village is known for its ________ architecture.
Mud-brick.
Which modern country is home to the first known human village?
Turkey.
What type of social structure is believed to have existed in Çatalhöyük?
Egalitarian.
Multiple Choice: What was a primary food source for the inhabitants of Çatalhöyük? A) Fish B) Wheat C) Cattle D) Berries
B) Wheat.
What type of art is prevalent in the archaeological findings of Çatalhöyük?
Wall paintings and sculptures.
True or False: Çatalhöyük had streets.
False.
What was a significant factor in the development of the first human village?
The domestication of plants and animals.
Fill in the blank: The population of Çatalhöyük is estimated to have been around ________ people at its peak.
5,000 to 10,000.
What was the primary method of house construction in Çatalhöyük?
Houses were built closely together, with roofs used as walkways.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT found in Çatalhöyük? A) Tools B) Jewelry C) Writing D) Figurines
C) Writing.
What does the term ‘neolithic’ refer to in the context of Çatalhöyük?
The New Stone Age, characterized by the development of agriculture and permanent settlements.
True or False: The people of Çatalhöyük practiced trade with neighboring communities.
True.
What role did religion play in the first human village?
It was integral, with evidence of shrines and ritualistic practices.
Fill in the blank: The first human village showed evidence of ________ society.
Complex.
What is one reason Çatalhöyük is significant in the study of human history?
It provides insight into early human social organization and culture.
Multiple Choice: Which archaeological method was primarily used to study Çatalhöyük? A) Radiocarbon dating B) Dendrochronology C) Stratigraphy D) Paleontology
C) Stratigraphy.
True or False: Çatalhöyük inhabitants buried their dead under their homes.
True.
What is one of the main challenges in studying the first human village?
Preservation of the site and artifacts.
Fill in the blank: The community of Çatalhöyük relied heavily on ________ for food.
Farming.
What were the main building materials used in constructing houses in Çatalhöyük?
Mud and reeds.
What does the discovery of Çatalhöyük reveal about early human settlements?
That they were capable of complex social structures and cultural practices.
