1. Geography Early humans adapted to the natural environment
Farming developed independently in many areas of the world
Hunter-gatherers lived a nomadic life in pursuit of animals. (Nomadic means they moved around a lot.)

2. Religion
Early humans believed in everything that is nature, including rocks, trees, and animals had a spirit.
Early cave paintings of animals were made to honor the spirits of animals killed for food.
Art and religion were connected because the cave paintings were their religious expression

3. Achievements Humans created tools to ensure survival and improve life
Early humans developed language, religion, art
Around 500,000 years ago, early humans learned to make and control fire.
Early humans used tools to hunt and kill animals and to make shelter

4. Politics
People developed early forms of government which means a way of creating order and providing leadership
Early humans made laws to make their communities safer and more stable
as populations grew, the beginnings of government was necessary.
Leaders; laws or other means of settling disputes

5. Economy
Farming villages produced surpluses that allowed for specialization of skills; village economies became more varied- surplus is more than what they needed to survive.
Everyone in the community benefited when knowledge and tools were shared.
Farmers would grow surpluses(more than they needed) to trade with other villages
People developed different skills that helped others in their community

6. Social Structure New technologies supported an agricultural revolution
Agriculture (farming) made a big change in how people lived
Social class- a group of people with similar customs, background, training, and income, such as farmers, craftspeople, priests, or rulers
Early Humans developed language, religion, and art
Agriculture (farming) changed how people lived