Rise of Civilizations

RISE OF CIVILIZATIONS The notes in RED should be copied word for word. The notes in BLUE you can write in your own words. The notes in BLACK are just to read for your information.

Why learning stems is important! anthro – man ology – study of archeo – old or ancient What word means the study of man? anthropology What word means the study of ancient civilizations? archeology

Create a T-Chart in your notes Terms Explanation

1. Paleolithic Age paleo – old lith – stone The Paleolithic Age, or old stone age, is the period more than 10,000 years ago Humans used primitive stone tools

2. Hominids Hominid – humans and human-like creatures that walk upright Primitive - simplistic, basic, unsophisticated Nomads – wandered in search of food and shelter

Neolithic Age Neo – new Lith - stone The Neolithic Age, or new stone age, runs from about 10,000 to 5,000 years ago The Neolithic Revolution refers to the domestication of plants and animals – move from nomadic lifestyle to organized farming.

3. Domestication To train or adapt (an animal or plant) to live in a human environment and be of use to humans Organized farming also known as agriculture

The invention of Agriculture changed the way people lived. Agriculture (Farming) Growth of Cities Division of Labor (Specialization) Trade Writing and Mathematics

Emergence of River Valley Civilizations

Crash Course Video Agricultural Revolution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yocja_N5s1I&list=PLBDA2E52FB1EF80C9&index=1 Complete the handout while watching the video.