2. Early humans Less focus on survival Began to focus on art and inventing Many early humans were nomads Searching for what? Hunting and gathering Developed tools like spears and digging sticks Also used tools

3. Paleolithic Art Created necklaces, polished beads, and small sculptures Cave paintings What where they?

4. Neolithic Revolution “Agricultural revolution” Change in climate (rising temps) Rich supply of grain Steady food source Slash and burn farming Domestication

5. Growth of Villages Farming villages Africa (Nile River Valley) China (Chang Jiang River Delta) Mexico/ Central America Peru

6. Catal Huyuk Fertile plain in Turkey Produced wheat, barley, and peas Raised sheep and cattle Known for obsidian based artifacts Religious shrines were dedicated to a mother goddess (controlled grain supply) Floods, fire, drought, disease, and possible attack posed problems