Beginnings of Civilization Chapter 2 Section 1 Beginnings of Civilization

Vocabulary Revolution Domesticate Surplus Specialization

How did Farming Develop? Ice Age ended Water levels rose and some plants and animals died out Forced hominids to stop migrating and find other ways to eat.

Domesticate Animals Wild wolves adapted to dogs which were easy to domesticate Help with hunting, companionship, protections, food.

Irrigation Some areas don’t get a lot of water, digging canals from a body of water to crops helps them GROW!

Surplus Hominid no longer have to travel like nomads to find food. Extra food available helps community grow in number

Cities Form! What did they Have!? Large public buildings Buildings to worship God Buildings for buying and selling, trade Different jobs Government to keep order

Artisans Skilled workers who make specific crafts/perform jobs Making baskets, goods, tools, pottery, cloth

Bronze Age 6600 B.C. Artisans learn to melt rock and mix copper with metal, tin to make bronze Harder, more durable tools, weapons, helmets, shields