The Flintstones And Beyond

Prehistory History of humankind before history was recorded or written down History The written record of past events and times

Paleolithic The “Old Stone” Age

Old Stone Age A period in history when everything was made from stone or wood Long period of time in the history of mankind 2.3 million years ago to 8000 years ago

The Paleolithic Age First to use fire. NOTES The Paleolithic Age “Paleolithic” --> “Old Stone” Age 2,500,000 BCE – 10,000 BCE Made tools First to use fire. hunting (men) & gathering (women) --> small bands of 20-30 humans NOMADIC (moving from place to place)

Hunters and Gatherers A.K.A: Nomads Members of a tribe who move from place to place in search of food and supplies.

Hunters-Gatherers (Nomads) 1. Didn't build permanent dwellings. 2. Had to move when the animals did. 3. Made tools. 4. Used fire. 5. Language to pass on information. 6. Men-Hunted Women- Gathered

Fire: Changed human life Important discovery Cooking Light Warmth

The “New Stone” Age Neolithic

The New Stone Age 8000-5000 years ago 50-300 people started living together Lived in Villages A small community of houses and people

Started to domesticate- tame animals and plants for human use Animals used for meat, milk and wool Learned to grow food People started to settle down Built dried mud-brick buildings Post & Lintel- vertical and horizontal beams

The Neolithic Age 10,000 BCE – 4,000 BCE NOTES The Neolithic Age “Neolithic” --> “New Stone” Age 10,000 BCE – 4,000 BCE Gradual shift from: Nomadic lifestyle --> settled, stationery lifestyle. Hunting/Gathering --> agricultural production and domestication of animals.

Neolithic Age Important because… Farming started to replace hunting and gathering Specialization started Development of different types of jobs.

Important because… First governments were established Formal rules established Religion

Neolithic Villages Jericho Catal Huyuk Between modern day Israel & Jordan About 8,000 BC Catal Huyuk Modern day Turkey 6700-5700 BC

What Civilizations Need To Survive 1. Dependence on natural resources 2. Development of economy 3. Development of political systems 4. Development of religion

5. Social structure 6. Role of technology 7. Fall / Evolution of the civilization.

Why was agriculture important?

Agricultural Revolution Revolution- changes that greatly affect many areas of life Most important event in human history

The Agricultural Revolution NOTES The Agricultural Revolution 8,000 BCE – 5,000 BCE Agriculture developed independently in different parts of the world. SLASH-AND-BURN Farming Middle East India Central America China Southeast Asia 8,000 BCE 7,000 BCE 6,500 BCE 6,000 BCE 5,000 BCE

The Agricultural Revolution ? ? Development of Agriculture ? ?

The Agricultural Revolution More Food Less people need to Farm Better Homes Development of Cities Population increases Development of Agriculture ? Specialized jobs

Discovered in different parts of the world Example- Asia- wheat, barley, rice, soybeans Mexico- corn, squash, potatoes Africa- grain