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Neolithic Revolution Presentation Objectives: Presentation Objectives: Introduce the concept of what civilization is Introduce the concept of what civilization is Understand the facets common to all of the early civilizations Understand the facets common to all of the early civilizations Understand the Neolithic Revolution, and its connection to the first civilizations Understand the Neolithic Revolution, and its connection to the first civilizations

Neolithic Revolution Over ten thousand years ago there was no concept of farming Over ten thousand years ago there was no concept of farming So how did humans survive? So how did humans survive? Jot down a sentence or two on what you think Jot down a sentence or two on what you think

Neolithic Revolution Paleolithic Age & Neolithic Age Paleolithic Age & Neolithic Age 2 million years ago 10,000 B.C. 1 A.D.

Neolithic Revolution Ancient man was a wanderer or Nomad Ancient man was a wanderer or Nomad

Neolithic Revolution Man followed food source Man followed food source Hunter gatherer Hunter gatherer Not efficient. Not efficient. Why? Why? “ Food on the Run ”

Neolithic Revolution Nomad ’ s concern was his survival. Nomad ’ s concern was his survival. Spent life trying to find food & shelter. Spent life trying to find food & shelter. –No spare time

Neolithic Revolution 12 thousand years ago, Man learned that seeds could be used to grow crops. 12 thousand years ago, Man learned that seeds could be used to grow crops. Neolithic Revolution Neolithic Revolution Began 1st farming revolution. Began 1st farming revolution.

Neolithic Revolution Advantages Advantages Man built permanent homes Man built permanent homes Settled in ONE PLACE. Settled in ONE PLACE. 1st facets of civilization 1st facets of civilization

First Early Civilizations

Neolithic Revolution Now that we have figured out how civilization began, what are some basic facets of civilization Now that we have figured out how civilization began, what are some basic facets of civilization Let ’ s hear from the class … Let ’ s hear from the class …

Neolithic Revolution Rise of Cities: Rise of Cities: Farming leads to food surplus (++++) Farming leads to food surplus (++++) Less wandering… Less wandering… Pop. increases Pop. increases Villages & towns form Villages & towns form Projects built i.e. walls for floods Projects built i.e. walls for floods Ancient home in Scotland

Neolithic Revolution Domestication of Animals & plants Domestication of Animals & plants Man tames/raises animals Man tames/raises animals Edible plants re- grown Edible plants re- grown

Early Areas of Domestication of Animals

Neolithic Revolution Organization of Gov ’ t: Who is in charge? Organization of Gov ’ t: Who is in charge? Rulers arose, ex. greatest warrior Rulers arose, ex. greatest warrior Bureaucracy (the group of people employed by the govt.) grew Bureaucracy (the group of people employed by the govt.) grew Legal system – rules for society Legal system – rules for society

Neolithic Revolution How did religion develop? How did religion develop? Early civ ’ s were polytheistic Early civ ’ s were polytheistic Burials Burials Symbols Symbols Unites groups Unites groups

Neolithic Revolution Social Class: Social Class: “ pecking order ” “ pecking order ” –Princes or Nobles –Merchants –Peasants –Slaves

Neolithic Revolution Job Specialization: Job Specialization: Tools invented Tools invented Creates jobs Creates jobs EX: Craftsmen (carpenters, masons). EX: Craftsmen (carpenters, masons). Effects? Effects?

Neolithic Revolution Art/Architecture– Art/Architecture– Man creates images of nature & himself. Man creates images of nature & himself. Wall drawings Wall drawings

Neolithic Revolution Writing = Education = Growth Writing = Education = Growth Why is a written system a key to civilization? Why is a written system a key to civilization? Saves time! Saves time! Fosters communication/trade Fosters communication/trade Cultural Diffusion Cultural Diffusion

Evolution of Mankind

Neolithic Revolution Circumstances and causes for human movement: Circumstances and causes for human movement: Famine Famine Drought Drought Natural Disasters Natural Disasters

Regents Question #1 Which is the best title for the characteristics below? Which is the best title for the characteristics below? –Organized Religion –Cities –Art & Architecture –System of writing –Roads, bridges, temples etc. 1. Elements of a Civilization 2. Basic Components of the Paleolithic Age 3. Features of a Nomadic Lifestyle 4. Human Life 50,000 Years Ago

Regents Question #2 The development of early civilizations usually depended on The development of early civilizations usually depended on 1. the formation of democratic governments 1. the formation of democratic governments 2. the existence of large armies 2. the existence of large armies 3. a location near large deposits of gold and silver 3. a location near large deposits of gold and silver 4. a plentiful water supply and fertile land 4. a plentiful water supply and fertile land

Regents Question #3 During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur? During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur? 1. Iron Age 1. Iron Age 2. Neolithic Revolution 2. Neolithic Revolution 3. Old Stone Age 3. Old Stone Age 4. Scientific Revolution 4. Scientific Revolution

Regents Question #4 –Height above sea level –Distance from the equator –Amount of rainfall –Average daily temperature Which aspect of geography is most influenced by these factors Which aspect of geography is most influenced by these factors 1. natural boundaries 1. natural boundaries 2. topography 2. topography 3. climate 3. climate 4. mineral resources 4. mineral resources

Regents Question #5 Before towns and cities can develop in a society, the society needs to establish… Before towns and cities can develop in a society, the society needs to establish… 1. an educational system 1. an educational system 2. a writing system 2. a writing system 3. an agricultural surplus 3. an agricultural surplus 4. a democratic government 4. a democratic government

Regents Question #6 One result of the Neolithic Revolution was… One result of the Neolithic Revolution was… 1. an increase in the number of nomadic tribes 1. an increase in the number of nomadic tribes 2. the establishment of villages and the rise of governments 2. the establishment of villages and the rise of governments 3. a reliance on hunting and gathering for food 3. a reliance on hunting and gathering for food 4. a decrease in trade between cultural groups 4. a decrease in trade between cultural groups

Regents Question #7 In your notes answer the following question in two or three sentences: In your notes answer the following question in two or three sentences: 1. Why is farming a prerequisite for civilization? In other words, why is it that nomads cannot create a civilization? 1. Why is farming a prerequisite for civilization? In other words, why is it that nomads cannot create a civilization?