I.Paleolithic Era II.Neolithic Era A. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution II. Emergence of Civilization A. Cities B. Government/Religion C. Social Structure D. Writing/Art IV. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Rise of Civilizations

I. Paleolithic Humans Nomads – People that move from place to place

Early Human Migration I. Paleolithic Humans

I.Paleolithic Era II.Neolithic Era A. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution II. Emergence of Civilization A. Cities B. Government/Religion C. Social Structure D. Writing/Art IV. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Rise of Civilizations

Systematic Agriculture domesticating animals and growing food Neolithic Era – “New Stone Age” A. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution

1. Discuss what life was like before the agriculture revolution (Tools, Food, Roles in society, Religion, Language) 2. Why do you think people began farming instead of continuing to be nomadic hunters? 3. Explain how the Neolithic Revolution affected human advancement. Neolithic Revolution Questions

Reason for change Climate warmed 10,000 years ago Ice caps melt, seas expand A. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution

Impact on Civilization Cultivate land - Produce food supply Settle in one place - stable communities Larger communities formed (hundreds or thousands) A. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Longji, Rice Terraces

Agriculture established in Middle East 8,000 BC Barley, wheat, millet, oats Extended to Asia, Europe, Northern Africa 5,000 BC China, Indus Valley, Americas develop farming Spread of Farming A. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution

A. Agriculture Spread of Farming 8,000-4,000 BC

Domesticating Animals A. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Donkeys, horses, dogs, cows, goats, pigs, sheep Strong animals (oxen, horse, water buffalo) to haul loads and help with work

I.Paleolithic Era II.Neolithic Era A. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution II. Emergence of Civilization A. Cities B. Government/Religion C. Social Structure D. Writing/Art IV. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Rise of Civilizations

II. Emergence of Civilization Characteristics of a Civilization 1. Cities 2. Government 3. Religion 4. Social Structure 5. Writing 6. Art

I.Paleolithic Era II.Neolithic Era A. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution II. Emergence of Civilization A. Cities B. Government/Religion C. Social Structure D. Writing/Art IV. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Rise of Civilizations

A. Cities First civilizations 6,000 years ago Concentrated populations, social organization, advanced technical skills People worked to serve the gods

A. Cities Neolithic Villages Catal Huyuk – Asia Minor (Turkey) 8,000 BC 32 acres 5,000-7,000 inhabitants Homes connected horizontally and vertically, accessed through a ladder

I.Paleolithic Era II.Neolithic Era A. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution II. Emergence of Civilization A. Cities B. Government/Religion C. Social Structure D. Writing/Art IV. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Rise of Civilizations

Neolithic Religion Feared, revered the unknown forces of nature Worshipped winds, sun, flood, fire, thunder, lightning Recognized as the work of a god B. Government/Religion

Neolithic Religion Humans could summon Gods attention with gifts, icons, chants Priests and priestesses communicated with gods Their services were necessary for life to continue Held special status in society B. Government/Religion Government Most competent or powerful assumed positions of leadership

I.Paleolithic Era II.Neolithic Era A. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution II. Emergence of Civilization A. Cities B. Government/Religion C. Social Structure D. Writing/Art IV. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Rise of Civilizations

C. Social Structure Artisans and Specialists Developed technical skills to improve lives Potters, tool-makers, managers, warriors, priests

Roles in Society Spinning, weaving, sewing were women’s work Processed plant or animal fibers Form linen, cotton, wool, (China) silk Men farmed C. Social Structure

I.Paleolithic Era II.Neolithic Era A. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution II. Emergence of Civilization A. Cities B. Government/Religion C. Social Structure D. Writing/Art IV. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Rise of Civilizations

D. Writing/Art Artisans Developed pottery skills 8,000 years ago Store grain and liquids Shaped products, more durable, decorated Trade products around the world (Mediterranean, Europe, Asia)

Writing Develop pictographs, hieroglyphics – Egyptians to keep records – food storage, sell of products D. Writing/Art

I.Paleolithic Era II.Neolithic Era A. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution II. Emergence of Civilization A. Cities B. Government/Religion C. Social Structure D. Writing/Art IV. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Rise of Civilizations

IV. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Changes from the Neolithic Revolution 1. Permanent Settlements 2. Labor and Trade increased 3. Tools became more advanced 4. Foods we eat today began to be produced/animals were domesticated 5. The relationship between men and women changed

I.Paleolithic Era II.Neolithic Era A. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution II. Emergence of Civilization A. Cities B. Government/Religion C. Social Structure D. Writing/Art IV. Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Rise of Civilizations