Early Humans and Agricultural Revolution Chapter Three/Lesson 2

Neolithic Times Farming replaced hunting and gathering People began to domesticate or tame animals Animals were used to transport goods and provide meat, milk and wool.

The Neolithic Age Neolithic Age 8000 BC – 4000 BC There was SYSTEMATIC AGRICULTURE or growing food on a regular basis This was a gradual process Humans now lived differently Produce a constant food supply Population could grown at a faster rate Lived in settled communities

Neolithic Age Widespread Farming Southwest Asia, people began to grow barley and wheat Domesticated pigs, cows, goats, and sheep Along the Nile River in Egypt, new crops emerged such as tubers or yams and bananas Farming also emerged in China. A new food grain, millet was grown and dogs and pigs were domesticated In Southeast China, rice farming emerged

Neolithic Age People settled in villages Settled near water supply One of the oldest communities was Jericho in Southwest Asia They used sun-dried bricks to build homes Catalhuyuk was another well known community Present-day Turkey Entered their home through the roof Decorated their homes with wall paintings Special buildings call shrines or holy places (decorated with images of gods and goddesses)

Neolithic Age Statues of women giving birth was also found on the shrines Religion was very important Farmers grew fruit, nuts, and different grains on land outside of Catalhuyuk. Raised sheep, goats, and cattle.

Neolithic Age Benefits of a Settled Life Greater security People became healthier Population increased Participate in activities other than farming Specialization occurred for the first time Artisans or skilled workers (weapons and jewelry) Weaved Cloth Traditional roles of men and women were established Men farmed and protected the village/men Women bore children, cooked and made cloth

The End of the Neolithic Age Toolmakers created better farming tools Hoes, sickles for cutting grain, millstones for grinding flour Workers began working with metals such as copper Mixing copper and tin formed bronze Bronze Age 3000 BC – 1200 BC

Civilizations Emerged Cities and Government The first government were monarchies Religion Social Structure Enslaved people were at the bottom of the class structure Writing and Art