2. UNIT 1 PREHISTORY

3. Hominids Hominids are humans and other creatures that walk upright. Originated in Africa about 4 million years ago

4. Invented tools Mastered fire Developed language Used technology (ways of applying knowledge, tools, and inventions to meet needs)

5. Why do we view early hominids (cavemen) as stupid???

6. Neolithic Revolution Shift from hunting and gathering to farming that caused a major change in human life

7. Steady source of food –Advantages:_______________ __________________________ Domestication (taming of animals) starts Neolithic Revolution leads to SETTLEMENT, especially in fertile river valleys.

8. Civilizations Village  City  Civilization Must include all 5 elements: 1)Advanced Cities 2)Specialized Workers 3)Complex Institutions 4)Record Keeping 5)Advanced Technology

9. Advanced Cities Specialized Workers Complex Institutions Record Keeping Advanced Technology

10. Advanced Cities Centers of Trade Large population

11. Specialized Workers Lots of extra food  specialization – the development of skills in a specific kind of work Artisans - skilled workers who make goods by hand

12. Complex Institutions Institution - Long- lasting pattern of organization in a community EX: government, religion, economy

13. Record Keeping Scribe – professional record keeper Cuneiform – wedge- shaped writing

14. Advanced Technology People look for ways to make life easier EX: wheel