1. Neolithic Revolution 8000 BC

3. Causes hunters and gathers scattered seeds climate changes crops grew
rise in temperatures
longer growing seasons and drier land 1A

7. Effects Neolithic Revolution created permanent settlements
shift from gathering food to producing food
created permanent settlements
first cities
writing system
record keeping
farming and flooding of the rivers
1A 2B 16B 17AB

8. Effects government settled communities overseeing of irrigation system
need leaders -- protection
need law system
settled communities
created common cultures
populations grew
close living = spread of disease
1A 2B 16B 17B

9. River Valley Civilizations
causes
farming and domestication (tame) of animals = larger settlements
flooding of the rivers = rich fertile soil
food surplus = having more than you need
1A 17B

10. River Valley Civilizations
effects
developed common political, economic, and cultural patterns
social divisions develop
ownership of land = wealth
food surplus = specialization of labor
get really good at one task
1A 2B 17B

11. River Valley Civilizations
effects
religions developed
polytheistic = believing in many gods
mathematics
time keeping
metal working
monumental building
law codes
1A 2B 16B 17B