Pre-Ceramic Settlement and Agriculture
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The Pre-Ceramic period of Neolithic Greece is characterized by __________.
the absence of clay pots
the settlement of the Greek mainland
the construction of communal hearths
the development of bronze tools
the rise of pastoral societies
Explanation
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.
Pre-Ceramic inhabitants of Greece generally lived in communities of _______________.
50- 100 people
150-200 people
over 500 people
no more than 50 people
Explanation
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.