1. Ancient Near East

2. Origins of agriculture
Fertile Crescent 10,000-12,000 years ago
Domesticated plants and animals
Development of Pastoralism
Allowed for development of human settlements
Eventual development of city-states

6. What factors do you believe contributed to the development of agriculture in the ancient near east?

7. Saving and cultivating seeds
Ice Age
Climate (leveled out)
Wild Grass (Wheat)
More vegetation
Dryer, cooler climate
Lasted for 11,000 years
Saving and cultivating seeds

8. First City
Catalhoyuk

9. Origins of Nomadic Pastoralism
Fertile Crescent 5,000-9,000 years ago
Possibilities:
Agriculture and animal husbandry
Foraging and following wild herds
*Leave very small amount of belongings making it hard to see goods left behind*

10. Project Groups of 3 5-7 minute presentation
All members of group must take part in presentation.
Graded:
Research of topic (group)
Presentation (individually)