1. The Peopling of the World, Prehistoric-2500 B.C.
Chapter 1
The Peopling of the World, Prehistoric-2500 B.C.

2. Human Origins in Africa
Artifacts: human-made objects, such as tools or jewelry.
Culture: people’s unique way of life.

3. Old Stone Age Begins
Paleolithic Age: Early part of the Stone Age, and the longest part of the stone age. Neolithic Age: Shorter second part of the Stone Age, civilizations were learning to enhance tools and technologies.

4. Humans Try to Control Nature
Nomads: highly mobile people who moved around foraging for food, or searching for new food sources.
Hunter and Gatherers: relied on hunting animals and collecting plants for food.
Neolithic Revolution: Agriculture Revolution-changes in human life due to the development of agriculture.
Food Gathering—Food-Producing

5. Types of Farming
Slash-and-burn farming: clearing land by cutting and burning trees and grass.
Domestication of Animals: taming of animals,

6. How Civilizations Develop
Civilization: a complex culture with five (5) characteristics:
1. Advanced Cities
2. Specialized Workers
3. Complex Institutions
Institution: a long lasting pattern of organization in a community
4. Record Keeping
5. Advanced Technology

7. Villages Grow and Prosper
Africa: Agricultural center for Wheat, Barley, and other crops, along the Nile River.
China: Grew and developed Millet, along the Huang He (Yellow River)
Mexico and Central America: Grew corn, beans and squash.
Peru: grew tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and white potatoes.

8. Catal Huyuk 32 acreas 5-6,000 population Crops: Wheat, Barley, Peas
Farmed: Domestic animals, mainly sheep and cattle.
Artisans created mirrors, jewelry, and knives for trade.

9. Growing in Stages: Economic Changes
Technology advanced Domestication of animals Nomadic-->Settled-->Village Life-->City Life Larger Artisan Community Trade exploded

10. Growing in Stages: Social Changes
Social Class System Emerges
Religions Emerge
Traditions are created

11. Summarizing Ideas Read Pages 22-23 about the City of Ur in Sumer.
Compare and contrast life in a large city like Ur to that of Catal Huk or other small agricultural cities.
Then create one person from any of the societies you discuss and describe their economic contribution to the welfare of the city.