Paleolithic Age Before 8,000 BC Old stone age Ice Age – huge glaciers slowly moving Nomads – wandered around in search of _______?
Achievements Invention of tools Mastery of fire Development of language
Neolithic Age New Stone Age 8,000 BC – 3,000 BC
Achievements Polish stone tools Make pottery Grow crops Raise and domesticate animals
Neolithic/Agricultural Revolution
Neolithic/Agricultural Revolution Factors: Rising Temperature Rising Population
Early Farming Methods Slash and Burn Domestication of Animals
CHANGE FROM NOMADIC HUNTER-GATHERERS TO VILLAGES
Village Problems No Protection Disease
VILLAGES GROW INTO CITIES
Characteristics of a Civilization 1. advanced cities 2. specialized workers 3. complex institutions 4. record keeping 5. advanced technology
Civilization Specialized Workers Specialization b/c of surplus More skilled Professionals Role in Trade (barter) Advanced Cities More People Center of Trade Record Keeping Writing (cuneiform) Laws, tax collection, etc. Complex Institutions System of Government Religion Advanced Technology
Technology Transportation Invention of the Wheel and Sail
Ancient Civilizations