1. Key Concept 1.2 Paleolithic cave drawings And The Neolithic Revolution and early agricultural societies

2. The first human societies What are Paleolithic Societies? Small groups/ Kinship Mobile/nomadic Wild Plants and Animals for diet Egalitarian society- Rules govern

3. What causes people to migrate? Push and Pull Factors Push factors are… Pull factors are…

4. Realms of the spirit/control of nature Rich interior life Understanding of the non-material world Over time, Miniaturization of stone tools Control over nature Permanent settlements

5. What were the purposes (meanings) of Paleolithic Cave Art? What can they tell us about Paleolithic human societies? Evidence

6. Purpose & Meaning (Prehistoric) We have three types of paintings: Religious power (bring a good hunt) Teaching young hunters to identify animals – Question: Who would be the hunters in a society? Communication (precursor to writing)

7. Lascaux Cave

8. Lascaux Cave #1

9. Lascaux Cave #2

10. Lascaux Cave #3

11. Lascaux Cave #4

12. Lascaux Cave #5

13. Chauvet Cave

14. Chauvet Cave #1

15. Chauvet Cave #2

16. Chauvet Cave #3

17. Chauvet Cave #4

18. Chauvet Cave #5

19. Chauvet Cave #6

21. Chauvet Cave #7

22. Chauvet Cave #8

23. Chauvet Cave #9

24. Cosquer Cave - Side View

25. Cosquer Cave #1

26. Cosquer Cave #2

27. Cosquer Cave #3

28. Cosquer Cave #4

29. Cosquer Cave #5

30. Cosquer Cave #6

31. Cussac Cave

32. Cussac Cave #1

33. Cussac Cave #2

34. Cussac Cave #3

36. Document Analysis How do the groups you placed these drawings in help you understand their purpose? Is there room for additional interpretations of these drawings?

37. Neolithic Revolution Agricultural Revolution Changes in human life from hunters-gatherers to farmers From food gathering-to-food producing Causes- Rising temperatures (longer growing season) Population growth- need for more food

38. Neolithic Revolution As societies settle, this sets up… Division of labor Places become permanent Men go to work, women stay at home Populations increased Family groups become villages…urban…

39. Farming Techniques Slash & Burn Cut & burn trees and grasses to clear a field Ashes fertilize soil After two years…moved Domestication of Animals Tamed horses, dogs, goats, pigs Farmers and Pastoral Nomads (herders) Problem… leads to erosion

40. Villages Develop Africa- Nile River Valley Wheat, barley, other crops China- Huang He River Millet, rice Mexico and Central America Corn, beans, squash Peru Tomatoes, sweet potatoes, white potatoes Connection to water…

41. The Fertile Crescent Notice the shape Why would the first full agricultural revolution take place here?

42. Gobekli Tepe – location = Turkey The Birth of Religion

43. Catal Huyuk South Central Turkey Farmers- large crops of wheat, barley, peas Raised Cattle & Sheep Potters & weavers Obsidian- jewelry, mirrors, knives 6,000 people

44. Catal Huyuk

46. Goddess Mother (Resting hands on leopards)

47. Dangers of Settled Life Flood Fire Drought Disease

48. Chauvet Caves: http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/chauvet/en/index.htmlhttp://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/chauvet/en/index.html Cosquer caves: http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/archeosm/en/fr-cosqu1.htmhttp://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/archeosm/en/fr-cosqu1.htm Cussac caves: http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/chauvet/cussac-cave.htmlhttp://www.bradshawfoundation.com/chauvet/cussac-cave.html All are in southern France.