U1LG1 – Neolithic Revolution SUCCESS CRITERIA Unit 1: Learning Goal 1: Identify the causes and effects of the Neolithic Revolution and the development of the River Valley Civilizations and Identify the characteristics of civilizations. (TEKS/SE’s 1A, 2A,B,C, 17A,17B) What is my goal? How am I going to achieve this goal?

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Neolithic Revolution – John Green

Paleolithic PERIOD During the PALEOLITHIC PERIOD which lasts from the beginnings of human life until about 10,000 BCE, people were nomads. They lived in groups of 20 -30, and spent most of their time hunting and gathering. work was divided between men and women, with the men hunting game animals, and women gathering fruits, berries, and other edibles. These early peoples developed SIMPLE TOOLS such as, spears and axes made from bone, wood, and stone. Human beings lived in this manner from earliest times until about 10,000 BCE, when they started to cultivate crops and domesticate animals.

SHIFT FROM PALEOLITHIC PERIOD  AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION The Neolithic Revolution was a fundamental change in the way people lived. The shift from hunting & gathering to agriculture led to permanent settlements, the establishment of social classes, and the eventual rise of civilizations. The Neolithic Revolution is a major turning point in human history.

CAUSE EFFECT permanent settlements social classes, and new technologies (more free time) Some of these early groups settled in the fertile valleys of the Nile, Tigris-Euphrates, Yellow, and Indus Rivers.  This resulted in the rise of the great civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, and India. gave humans greater control over their environment. Humans could now give up nomadic lifestyle. Domestication of animals However, women's status declined as men took the lead in in most areas of these early societies.  

New technologies developed in response to the need for better tools and weapons to go along with the new way of living. These developments were also able to rise due to the extra time people had. Neolithic farmers created a simple calendar to keep track of planting and harvesting. They also developed simple metal tools such as plows, to help with their work. Some groups even may have used animals to pull these plows, again making work easier. Metal weapons were developed as villages needed to protect their valuable resources. WHY?! TALKING POINT

Consequences of the Neolithic Revolution: 1)Settled in villages 2)Built homes for protection/storage 3)Stored food which encouraged trade 4)Trading allowed people to specialize in certain crafts 5)Division of labor 6)Tools became more advanced 7)Food plants cultivated 8)Fibers from plants used to spin yarn then weave into cloth 9)Men became more dominant

Emergence of Civilization Permanent Settlements develop because of the systematic growth of agriculture. No more nomadic lifestyle. When people don’t worry about food and begin to settle in an area then ownership starts to arise. Because the settlements took land, soon men who were once warriors would appoint the best warrior (chief) and society roles would appear. Civilization-complex culture in which large numbers of humans share common elements. Civilizations share: 1)Political – government /organization/laws/society roles 2)Economics – what is valuable / currency / trade 3)Culture – religion / food / language / art 4) Society – norms / urbanization / literacy etc

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