1. Foundations of Civilization
Section 2: Turning Point: The Neolithic Revolution
Witness History Audio: The World’s First Revolution
Skills and Beliefs of the Old Stone Age
We know some things about early modern humans because of their artifacts and their cave paintings. Humans of the Old Stone Age were nomads who survived by hunting and gathering food. They made simple tools and weapons and cooked over a fire. They traveled great distances over land and water and may have believed in animism.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What was the key development in prehistory that led to the rise of civilization?” (the introduction of agriculture) “How?” (It led to permanent settlements.)
When showing Color Transparency 4, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
When showing Color Transparency 5, ask, “Around when were the two earliest villages built?” (Jericho was built between 10,000 and 9000 B.C. and Çatalhüyük was guilt around 7000 B.C.) “What types of activities took place in such villages?” (People in early villages farmed, made tools, wove cloth, and made pottery.)
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New Stone Age Begins with Farming
In the New Stone age, starting about 10,000 B.C., people learned to farm. This meant they could settle in one place. The plants and animals that were domesticated varied around the world.
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2. Foundations of Civilization
Section 2: Turning Point: The Neolithic Revolution
The Neolithic Revolution Brings Dramatic Change
The Neolithic Revolution, in which people settled in permanent villages, led to the emergence of cities and civilizations. Community members divided the work to be done, and men became the dominant force in community and family life. The wealth acquired by cities led to warfare and to the role of the warrior. In some places cloth was woven and pottery was created.
Color Transparency 4: The Mystery of the Iceman
Color Transparency 5: A Home at Çatalhüyük
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What was the key development in prehistory that led to the rise of civilization?” (the introduction of agriculture) “How?” (It led to permanent settlements.)
When showing Color Transparency 4, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
When showing Color Transparency 5, ask, “Around when were the two earliest villages built?” (Jericho was built between 10,000 and 9000 B.C. and Çatalhüyük was guilt around 7000 B.C.) “What types of activities took place in such villages?” (People in early villages farmed, made tools, wove cloth, and made pottery.)
Witness History Video: Secrets of the Iceman
History Interactive: At Home in Çatalhüyük
QuickTake Section Quiz
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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3. Foundations of Civilization: Section 2
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4. Foundations of Civilization: Section 2
Color Transparency 4: The Mystery of the Iceman
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5. Foundations of Civilization: Section 2
Color Transparency 5: A Home at Çatalhüyük
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6. Foundations of Civilization: Section 2
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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