1. Rise of Civilizations

2. RISE OF CIVILIZATIONS The notes in RED should be copied word for word.
The notes in BLUE you can write in your own words.
The notes in BLACK are just to read for your information.

3. Why learning stems is important!
anthro – man
ology – study of
archeo – old or ancient
What word means the study of man?
anthropology
What word means the study of ancient civilizations?
archeology

4. Create a T-Chart in your notes
Terms Explanation

5. 1. Paleolithic Age paleo – old lith – stone
The Paleolithic Age, or old stone age, is
the period more than 10,000 years ago
Humans used primitive stone tools

6. 2. Hominids
Hominid – humans and human-like creatures that walk upright
Primitive - simplistic, basic, unsophisticated
Nomads – wandered in search of food and shelter

7. Neolithic Age
Neo – new
Lith - stone
The Neolithic Age, or new stone age, runs from about 10,000 to 5,000 years ago
The Neolithic Revolution refers to the domestication of plants and animals – move from nomadic lifestyle to organized farming.

8. 3. Domestication
To train or adapt (an animal or plant) to live in a human environment and be of use to humans
Organized farming also known as agriculture

9. The invention of Agriculture changed the way people lived.
Agriculture (Farming)
Growth of Cities
Division of Labor (Specialization)
Trade
Writing and Mathematics

10. Emergence of River Valley Civilizations

11. Crash Course Video Agricultural Revolution
Complete the handout while watching the video.