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Discussion question Why did it take Homo sapiens tens of thousands of years to spread over the world? --no navigation or transportation miles per decade --die out (lack of food, weather) --follow animal migration
1.From which continent did Homo sapiens first migrate? 2. Where did Homo Sapiens recently migrate?
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Fig. 1-CO, p. 4
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Important People Charles Darwin “Origin of Species” Louis B. and Mary Leakey discovered homo habilis at Olduvai Gorge, Africa Donald Johanson found our earliest ancestor “Lucy”
Neolithic Revolution Hunting and Gathering to farming Give up being nomad Settle in communities Artisans
Map 1-2, p. 19
p. 22 Catal Huyuk—Largest Neolithic farming village (7500 – 5700 B.C.)
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Characteristics of Civilization Culture = individuality A. Cities—near rivers for farming B. Gov’t—organize & regulate rules C. Religion—gave people someone/something to believe in D. Art—drawings, statues, sculptures, paintings
Making a Generalization
Vocabulary Prehistory Archaeology Artifact Nomad Neolithic Revolution Systematic agriculture Domestication Artisan Bronze Age Culture Civilization