Aim: How was the Neolithic Revolution a turning point for human civilization?

Scientists believe that human life began on the continent of Africa 3 Scientists believe that human life began on the continent of Africa 3.6 million years ago……

Paleolithic Period Paleolithic Period = Old Stone Age People were hunter - gatherers Nomads = people who move from place to place People did not grow their own food Lived in small groups

Early Humans

Paleolithic Age (Old Stone Age) Made simple tools and weapons out of the materials at hand Stone, bone, wood Developed a spoken (oral) language Invented clothing (wrapped animal skins around their bodies) to protect themselves from the environment Depended on natural environment for shelter lived in caves and shelters made of rocks, branches, animal skins

Neolithic Age (New Stone Age) Lasted from 8,000 BCE to 3,000 BCE Neolithic Revolution (Agricultural Revolution)- the process through which humans developed agriculture, domestication, and permanent settlements to meet their needs Agriculture- farming Domestication- to keep or bring under control; taming

Impacts of Neolithic Revolution Permanent settlements and the development of villages, towns, and cities Food surplus leads to population growth and division of labor Development of social hierarchies and private property Development of new technology including bronze and copper tools

Location Dates (B.C.E) Plants Animals Southwest Asia (Fertile Crescent) 9000-7000 Barley, wheat, lentils, figs Goats, sheep, cattle, pigs China 6500-5000 Rice, millet, soybeans Pigs, chickens, water buffalo Saharan and Sub-Saharan Africa 3000-2000 Sorghum, millet, yams, teff Cattle (perhaps 8000 B.C.E) Highland New Guinea 7000-4000 Taro, bananas, yams, sugarcane Andes region Potatoes, quinoa, manioc Llamas, alpaca, guinea pig Mesoamerica Maize, squash (perhaps 7000 B.C.E), beans Turkey Eastern woodlands of North America 2000-1000 Sunflower, goosefoot, sumpweed

Neolithic Revolution Neolithic Period = New Stone Age People became farmers Started to farm near river valleys = agriculture Farming led to food surplus (more than enough) People learned to domesticate or tame (control) animals to use for food and labor Permanent settlements (homes - did not move around)

Neolithic

How was the Neolithic Revolution a turning point for human civilization?

Reflection Would you have preferred to live during the Paleolithic Era or Neolithic Era? Explain your choice.