1. The Neolithic Revolution

2. Hunting and Gathering Societies Were nomadic, migrating in search of food, water, and shelter Invented the first tools, including simple weapons Learned how to make and use fire Lived in clans Developed oral language Created cave art

3. Causes of the Neolithic Revolution Change in climate led to longer growing seasons Rise in populations meant people needed more steady food supply

4. Characteristics of Neolithic Societies Early farming methods Slash and burn farming, where ashes provided fertilizer for the crops Domestication of animals Tamed horses, dogs, goats, and pigs Manmade enclosures Developed agriculture Used advanced tools Made pottery Developed weaving skills

5. Jarmo- present day Iraq Site of first Neolithic revolution because of good climate and animals for domestication Dates back to 7090 BCE using radiocarbon dating

6. Stonehenge, England Believed to be built between 3,000- 2,000 BCE (radiocarbon dating used) Believed to be built between 3,000- 2,000 BCE (radiocarbon dating used) Burial mounds in the middle http://www.bbc.com/news/uk- england-wiltshire-34156673 http://www.bbc.com/news/uk- england-wiltshire-34156673

7. Farming develops in many places Africa- Nile China – Huang He Mexico and Central America – Olmec South America – Chavin

8. Catal Huyuk in Turkey, 7500-5700 BCE Example of early agricultural village Large crops, sheep and cattle Obsidian used to make mirrors, jewelry and knives Home to about 6,000 people Wall paintings of animals and hunting scenes Religious shrines Drawbacks- spread of disease and looting