2. Paleolithic Era The Paleolithic Era was the era of hunter gatherers
Early humans could utilize fire, and wooden / stone tools
They moved in small bands, adapting to their
new environments, and sharing people, ideas, and goods
Societies were egalitarian—women
and men had a roughly equal role

4. Neolithic Revolution
Around 8000 B.C.E., agriculture changed human history changed forever
Permanent villages and settlements were established
Domestication of local animals also began
Humans began to manipulate the environment for irrigation
Experienced a massive population growth with surplus

6. Neolithic Impact on Society
Permanent settlements created the need for specialized labor
Artisans, soldiers, and elites
The call for efficiency and specialization would also lead to improved tech.
Plows, pottery, metals
Patriarchy became the dominant form of social
organization in both ag/past societies
Villages grow to cities, and entire civilizations
with rising population and innovation

9. Pastoralism
Some civilizations remained nomadic, particularly in the Eurasian
grasslands (steppes)
They mastered horse-riding and moved cattle
The would often trade with permanent settlements,
and spread language and culture
Also invaded, raided, and conquered