The Beginnings of Human Society Chapter 1 The Beginnings of Human Society

Section 1: Vocabulary Period of time before writing was invented Written and other recorded events of people. Stories passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation.

Sect 1 What is an artifact? Who are scientists who examine objects such as bones, tools etc. to learn about past cultures? Where was the Ice Man found? What was found with him? This provided clues about his …

Section 2 During pre-history people developed the ability to use fire. Why was this important? Remember think of the Iceman… How did people of the Old Stone Age survive? (How did they get their food?)

Sect. 2 What was the difference between the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age? Old Stone Age New Stone Age

Beginning of Farming Farming Nomad Explain the path from a nomad to a farmer. You need to remember the elements that it takes to survive and grow food. Nomad Farming

Farming Nomads hunted for food sources. When nomads settled in one place- they had to have a water source, good soil and sun. They built permanent homes and settled in one place. Once they had built up a food surplus the population began to grow. Finally, they began to practice specialization of jobs, which is…

Section 2 Vocabulary Domesticate- Fertile- Nomads- Old Stone Age- New Stone Age-

Section 3 With food surpluses, not everyone needed to farm, other people became artisans. These artisans began to craft tools, baskets, pottery and cloth. All of these items helped this farming settlement grow into a city. Read Growth of Cities on pg. 22

Cities along the Rivers As the population of cities grew governments formed and kept order in society and provided services. cities Social classes Workers Civilization Writing, art and architecture are a part too. Central Govt.

Traders and Cities Traders took valuable items such as spices, pottery and tools and traded with far away cities. These traders spread new ideas and customs. Some cities became rich from trade and developed into some of the first civilizations.

Social Classes Place the following in order from bottom to top. Artisans, Nobles, King, Priests, Common Workers and Farmers. KPNAC

Time Line Info. What is the definition of Circa? Around or about. Example: Circa 1800s. B.C. stands for time Before Christ A.D. Stands for Annio Domini which means in the Year of Our Lord. This is the time of Jesus’ birth and begins the time A.D.

Customs and Values Custom- the ways of living that people practice over time. Culture- the way of life of a group of people, including their daily habits, beliefs and arts. Values- things people believe are the most important in life and are usually based on religious beliefs.