Neolithic Farming Communities Worksheet

1. What are the time spans for each culture?

Catal Hoyuk

Skara Brae

2. How was the physical layout of Skara Brae like/unlike the "fertile crescent" settlements circa 5000BCE - 2000BCE?

Catal Hoyuk

Skara Brae

3. Compare the actual living quarters of the inhabitants.

Catal Hoyuk

Skara Brae

4. What materials were used in the buildings of each settlement (Skara Brae, CatalHuyuk)?

Catal Hoyuk

Skara Brae

5. What common domesticated animals did they have?

Catal Hoyuk

Skara Brae

6. Compare and contrast the technology found at each site.

Catal Hoyuk

Skara Brae

7. What led to the disappearance of the cultures? What are some of the theories as to why the settlements were abandoned?

Catal Hoyuk

Skara Brae

�K.C. Wright, El Sereno Middle School, Los Angeles Unified School District updated 12 August 2005 Back to Neolithic Farming Page