I can explain what encouraged the development of cultures. Developing Cultures I can explain what encouraged the development of cultures. I can explain what encouraged the development of cultures.

Vocabulary Anthropology - the study of how people have developed and live in cultural groups Archaeology – the study of past cultures through the things that remain such as buildings, tools, or pottery Branch of Anthropology I can explain what encouraged the development of cultures.

Cultures Culture – the way in which individuals and groups react to their environment includes the technologies, customs, beliefs, and art of those people End of New Stone Age Several diverse people living in the Americas Each had their own developing cultures I can explain what encouraged the development of cultures.

Resources Impact Cultures Landforms – surface feature such as a valley, plain, hill, or mountain. Culture in the Desert: Plant stems or fibers Twine, nets, baskets, sandals, and animal traps Culture in the Mountains Rocks Make tools and weapons I can explain what encouraged the development of cultures.

Cultures Develop - Europe Variety of landforms, climates and soil produced many different cultures. Cultures increased their use of available resources Grains, beans, peas and lentils Warmer climates – citrus trees Mild climates – apple trees I can explain what encouraged the development of cultures.

Hunters/Gatherers to Farmers Small bands of people came together to form villages after they had learned to grow crops. “Three Sisters” – became the most important crop Corn, beans and squash I can explain what encouraged the development of cultures.

Prehistoric Art A wealth of information can be found in pictures drawn by prehistoric people themselves. Most are found in: Southern France Northern Spain I can explain what encouraged the development of cultures.

Summarize: The Stone Age Timeline 20,000 years ago – Hunter-Gatherer cultures existed 10,000 years ago – New Stone Age 5,000 years ago – Farming techniques started to improve 5,000 years ago – Complex cultures develop I can explain what encouraged the development of cultures.