1. To Civilization!
CHW 3MR
Lesson 3

2. To Civilization!
Learning Goal: Explain the transition from primitive existence to civilization
Yesterday’s knowledge
Great Leap Forward note and discussion
Characteristics of a Civilization
Guns, Germs, & Steel

3. Yesterday… Who developed the theory of evolution?
How did this challenge his entire world view?
Name 2 early hominids.
List some characteristics of these early hominids.
How do we know that Homo neaderthalensis was more settled in their environment?
The Smithsonian Science News

4. Great Leap Forward 35 000 years ago Beginning of innovation
Task specific tools were developed for sewing, food preparation, and hunting
First signs of ornamentation – signs of beauty
Video discussion

5. Paleolithic (Old Stone) Age
People lived in small groups (bands) of 5-10 families
Nomadic or semi-nomadic (travelled around)
Relationships between bands were important
Arranged for ‘marriages’ outside the band
Traded with each other
Beginnings of leadership and social standing (evidence in graves)

6. Developed better hunting skills
Cro-Magnons in Europe were able to store things for winter
60-70% of diet was gathered by women and children

7. Tools were designed for beauty as well as utility
Cave paintings were created
year old paintings in the Lascaux Caves, France
Had great respect and reverence for special animals
First time that humans had some control over their world

8. Neolithic (New Stone) Age
Farming began, therefore much was known about plant and animal growth
Cows, pigs, goats, and sheep were domesticated
Grains were grown
Tools were refined to meet the needs of agriculture

9. By the end of this age, copper was being used
Permanent towns, even cities, were formed
Time for sports, music, and leisure
Religious beliefs became more complex
CIVILIZATION was developed

10. What would be the benefits and drawbacks of life in the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras?
Old Stone Age vs New Stone Age

11. Characteristics of a Civilization
BCE, civilizations developed in many parts of the world
Mesopotamia and Egypt
China
Maya
Characterized by an urban revolution denser populations

12. Many common characteristics in these developing civilizations
Centralized government
Agricultural intensification
Specialization in occupations
Class structure
Merchants and trade
Development of science and writing
State religion

13. Rivers and Civilizations
Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, & India developed along river valleys
Rivers provided water, fertile soil, fish to eat
Communication and transportation links developed
Civilizations started to flourish

15. Characteristics Activity
Use all seven characteristics of a civilization to provide that Canadian society is, in fact, civilized.