AP World History Chapter 1 Flashcards

7236267060	Hominids	a primate of a family ( Hominidae ) that includes humans and their fossil ancestors and also (in recent systems) at least some of the great apes.	0
7236268935	Homo sapiens	the binomial nomenclature for the only extant human species	1
7236268936	Lucy	Perhaps the world's most famous early human ancestor, the 3.2-million-year-old ape "Lucy" was the first Australopithecus afarensis skeleton ever found	2
7236269905	Migration	movement from one part of something to another	3
7236271493	Paleolithic Society	During the Paleolithic period, humans grouped together in small societies such as bands, and subsisted by gathering plants and fishing, hunting or scavenging wild animals	4
7236271494	Neolithic Era	The period of human culture that began around 10,000 years ago in the Middle East and later in other parts of the world. It is characterized by the beginning of farming, the domestication of animals, the development of crafts such as pottery and weaving, and the making of polished stone tools.	5
7236274184	Specialization of Labor	a powerful force in an economy, benefiting small and large businesses alike. Workers produce more when they occupy specialized roles, so businesses can offer higher quality products at lower prices	6
7236277204	Venus figurines	any Upper Paleolithic statuette portraying a woman, although the fewer images depicting men or figures of uncertain sex, and those in relief or engraved on rock or stones are often discussed together.	7