Ch. 1: Human Origins in Africa WORLD HISTORY Ch. 1: Human Origins in Africa
Prehistory Archaeologists Anthropologists Artifacts Cultural analysis Bones Tools Art (jewelry-statues) Anthropologists Cultural analysis Re-create lifestyle Determine behaviors
Paleolithic Age Homo erectus Home sapiens Technology Hunting Tools Music Religion Cave painting
Cave Art
Paleolithic Man Nomads Hunter-gatherers Gender equality
Neolithic Age Neolithic Revolution Agricultural Revolution Farming Slash and burn Domestication of animals
Catal Huyuk South central Turkey Peak : 8,000 years ago 5-6,000 people Farm: wheat, barley, peas Animals: sheep, cattle
Civilization Necessary for civilization Fresh water Fertile soil Climate Problems with sedentary civilization Floods, fire, drought Attack Disease
Development of Civilization Advanced cities Centers of trade Exchange of ideas Specialization of labor Food surplus allows artisans, crafts, farmers Complex institutions Government: organization Religion Record keeping Writing: scribes cuneiform Technology Tools: Bronze Age Ziggurat Sargon Cuneiform