Chapter 3.2 The Agricultural Revolution

Early farmers

Neolithic Times People began to stay in one place Grew grains and vegetables Farming began to replace hunting and gathering People began to domesticate or tame plants and animals for human use Horrible histories Stone Age Farming

The Neolithic Age The change in the way people lived marked the beginning of the Neolithic Age Neolithic is Greek for “new stone” Neolithic age was the shift from hunting and gathering to systematic agriculture- this is growing food on a regular basis

Big Changes for Humankind Agricultural Revolution –Revolution refers to any change with enormous effect on people’s way of life –Allowed for a constant food supply –Population began to grow –Agricultural Revolution is the most important event in human history

Widespread Farming

Life in Neolithic Age Neolithic Communities –Biggest and earliest known communities have been found in Southwest Asia. –One of the oldest was Jericho

Catalhuyuk, Turkey Why did people enter their homes from the roof?

First Cities

What were the benefits of a settled life? Provided security Steady food supplies Growing population Food surpluses Division of labor Specialization

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Otzi, the Neolithic Iceman History Teachers

The End of the Neolithic Age Craftspeople discovered that mixing copper and tin formed bronze Bronze was stronger than copper Started the Bronze Age

Civilizations Emerge Civilizations developed in river valleys –Fertile land –Rivers provided fish and fresh water –Encourage trade –Cities developed Horrible Histories: Stone Age Cities

Government People formed governments to protect themselves and their food supply The first governments were monarchies –A monarchy is a government ruled by a king or queen

Religions Religions emerged to help people explain their lives Explained the forces of nature and the role of humans in the world People believed that gods were responsible for survival

Social Structure Society were organized into groups Defined by type of work and the amount of wealth or power they had

Writing and Art People invented ways of writing Used symbols in place of letters and words People used writing to keep records

Art Created art for enjoyment Portrayed gods and forces of nature Designed massive buildings that served as places of worship or burial tombs for kings