GRAPES for early humans You WILL see this again!!!
Hunter and gatherers Natural environments for shelter Lived in small groups (bands) of 30 people Nomads (followed the animals) Crossed the land bridge Religion, art and language
First communities Trading due to “surplus” in materials Development of villages Social classes developed (including artisans) Populations grew Government began (order and leadership) Religion began Public buildings
Agriculture - plants and animals 8,000 BC humans modify the environment Climate change allowed humans to move more freely Agriculture: slash-and-burn, farming near river valleys aided irrigation systems
Development of tools 500,000 years ago we controlled FIRE Fire helped with better weapons and tools Tools paved the way to a settled way of life (counting tools)