1. GRAPES for early humans
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2. Hunter and gatherers Natural environments for shelter
Lived in small groups (bands) of 30 people
Nomads (followed the animals)
Crossed the land bridge
Religion, art and language

3. First communities Trading due to “surplus” in materials
Development of villages
Social classes developed (including artisans)
Populations grew
Government began (order and leadership)
Religion began
Public buildings

4. Agriculture - plants and animals
8,000 BC humans modify the environment
Climate change allowed humans to move more freely
Agriculture: slash-and-burn, farming near river valleys aided irrigation systems

5. Development of tools 500,000 years ago we controlled FIRE
Fire helped with better weapons and tools
Tools paved the way to a settled way of life
(counting tools)