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The Neolithic Age Section 2 (Continued)
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Civilization Government Classes Culture Specialization of Labor Food Surplus
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Population growth leads to the development of civilization. 8000 B.C. – 5 million people 4000 B.C. – 90 million people
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What is the most important factor leading to an increase in population?
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Food Surplus People remained in one place, building permanent shelters People produced more food than they needed for their families – “SURPLUS” People remained in one place, building permanent shelters People produced more food than they needed for their families – “SURPLUS”
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Early Villages: Earliest villages were located in SW Asia Dating to about 8000 B.C. Jericho, Abu Hureyra, Catal Huyuk Earliest villages were located in SW Asia Dating to about 8000 B.C. Jericho, Abu Hureyra, Catal Huyuk
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Jericho 8000 B.C. West Bank between Israel and Jordan
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This is Jericho from the Bible
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Jericho Today
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Abu Hureyra 7500 B.C. Syria
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Catal Huyuk 6500 – 5700 B.C. Turkey
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Catal Huyuk Today
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Drawing of Catal Huyuk
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Specialization of Labor Development of occupations Fewer people to produce food and do other jobs Trade developed Pottery – carrying and storing food Cloth weaving Metal working – jewelry & weapons
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Government Land ownership – set boundaries and protected their land Leader (chief) – settled disputes
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Social Classes A difference between groups of a culture Based on education, income, or family Earliest classes developed in ancient Mesopotamian cultures Today class varies from nation to nation A difference between groups of a culture Based on education, income, or family Earliest classes developed in ancient Mesopotamian cultures Today class varies from nation to nation
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Other Signs of Culture Religion Language Clothing Celebrations Festivals Many More Religion Language Clothing Celebrations Festivals Many More
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India Marriage is considered a marriage of two families not just two people The bride traditionally wears red (white signifies death in our culture) groom wears a traditional cream colored long coat called an etchkin with a red turban
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Turkey Some follow Western dress Muslim men may marry Christian or Jewish women Muslim women must marry Muslim men or those who convert to Islam
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Muslim Bride
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Saudi Arabia
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China
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Korea
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Nepal
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Belgium: St. Nicholas & Pere Noel
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Brazil & Peru: Papa Noel
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Finland: Joulupukki Believe Santa lives at Korvatunturi in Finland “Christmas Land” in North Finland Believe Santa lives at Korvatunturi in Finland “Christmas Land” in North Finland
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France: Père Noël
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Germany: Father Christmas
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Hungary: Winter- Grandfather
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Russia: Father Frost
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China: Shengdan Laoren
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England: Father Christmas
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Greece: St. Nicholas
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Costa Rica, Colombia, and parts of Mexico, the gift bearer is el Niño Jesus, "the infant Jesus.“
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Netherlands: Sinter Klaas He rides a white horse, leaving gifts in wooden shoes
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Sweden: Jultomten
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Japan: Santa Clause Children often call him "Santa no ojisan," which means "Uncle Santa."
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Black Peter: Spain, Morocco, Holland, Netherlands
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Italy: Babbo Natale (which means Father Christmas)
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Food surplus Cities Government Religion Social classes Specialization Writing Trade/economics Public works Art and architecture
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