1. Paleolithic Age Before 8,000 BC Old stone age
Ice Age – huge glaciers slowly moving
Nomads – wandered around in search of _______?

2. Achievements Invention of tools Mastery of fire
Development of language

3. Neolithic Age
New Stone Age
8,000 BC – 3,000 BC

4. Achievements Polish stone tools Make pottery Grow crops
Raise and domesticate
animals

5. Neolithic/Agricultural Revolution

6. Neolithic/Agricultural Revolution
Factors:
Rising Temperature
Rising Population

7. Early Farming Methods
Slash and Burn
Domestication of Animals

8. CHANGE FROM NOMADIC
HUNTER-GATHERERS
TO VILLAGES

10. Village Problems
No Protection
Disease

11. VILLAGES GROW INTO CITIES

12. Characteristics of a Civilization
1. advanced cities
2. specialized workers
3. complex institutions
4. record keeping
5. advanced technology

13. Civilization Specialized Workers Specialization b/c of surplus
More skilled Professionals
Role in Trade (barter)
Advanced Cities
More People
Center of Trade
Record Keeping
Writing (cuneiform)
Laws, tax collection, etc.
Complex Institutions
System of Government
Religion
Advanced Technology

14. Technology
Transportation
Invention of
the Wheel and Sail

15. Ancient Civilizations