1. Write a thesis & provide supporting evidence- How do these modern-day female icons compare to the Venus idols of the Paleolithic? “Twiggy,” explained Vogue in 1967, “is called Twiggy because she looks as though a strong gale would snap her in two and dash her to the ground.” Kate Moss, 1990s Ashley Graham & Robyn Lawley (Plus size models

2. When reading make particular note of  The effects of Interaction between societies  Changes over time within a society  The impact of technology  The impact of demographics  Social and gender structures (& changes)  Intellectual developments  Changes in the function and structures of states

3. Making sense of so much reading  Exposure to the information is key!  Read, take a break, and read again.  Make note of the main idea of each par.  NO MORE THAN 50 Minutes at a sitting!  Use the on-line resources (practice quiz, outlines, etc.)  Participate in a study group-discussion works  Ask Questions!

4. PERIODIZATIONPERIODIZATION  Each period is defined by three conditions 1. A geographic component 2. Human Contact – increase/decrease  Change in civilization – contracts/expands 3. Parallel developments across globe

5. 3900bc 3200bc 2900bc 1900bc 1500bc 1000bc Mesopotamia India Israel Egypt China Greece Foundational Classical CIVILIZATIONS

6. A new way of living FROM Hunter-Gatherers Agrarian and Pastoral societies TO

8. ANCIENT PERIOD 4,500 BCE – 1,000 BCE  Beginning -  Decline of Hunter/Gatherer  Advent of Domestication/Agriculture  Increase in Sedentary civilizations  Two Sub-periods  Neolithic “revolution”  Ancient River Valley Civilizations  End  Rise of large, regional empires

12. Who’s Your Daddy?  Paleolithic Era - Hunting and gathering/foraging  Neolithic Era ~10,000 bce  Systematic Agriculture & Pastoralism  ( farming & ranching) domestication of animals and plants  Sedentary lifestyle leads to personal property

13. Who’s Your Daddy?