Neolithic Era (up to 2900 BCE) - Ancient History: Greece

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The Neolithic Revolution most likely spread to Greece from __________.

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The Neolithic Revolution, which is another name for the Agricultural Revolution, most likely spread to Greece from Asia Minor. The Neolithic Revolution first took place in the Fertile Crescent of ancient Mesopotamia in 8,000 BCE. It spread gradually around nearby regions, and arrived in Greece around 7,000 BCE.

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The Middle Neolithic period of ancient Greek history is primarily characterized by __________.

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The Neolithic era in Greek history is subdivided into several categories. The Middle Neolithic period, which occurred from approximately 6,000 B.C.E. until 5,200 B.C.E., is primarily characterized by architectural innovations, like the development of Megaron-type houses and Tsangli-type houses.

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During its peak period (around 5000 BCE) the population of Sesklo was approximately ________________ people.

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Sesklo, the largest population center of its era, made up of between 400 and 800 households, and up 5000 people (but more likely closer to 2000).

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Pre-Ceramic inhabitants of Greece generally lived in communities of _______________.

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Pre-Ceramic Greeks lived in small agricultural communities of somewhere between 50-100 people. They generally lived in huts, and cultivated crops, hunted, and fished on a subsistence level. They also developed tools, clothing, and jewelry.

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The Pre-Ceramic period of Neolithic Greece is characterized by __________.

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The Neolithic era in Greek history is subdivided into several categories. The earliest of these categories is generally referred to as the Pre-Ceramic period. The Pre-Ceramic period is characterized by the absence of clay pots. Pottery was an important technology that was developed during the next subdivision, the Early Neolithic period.

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