The Stone Ages

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The Stone Ages Paleolithic Era Neolithic Era

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The Stone Ages

Paleolithic Era

Neolithic Era

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OLD STONE AGE

4.5 million years ago

Hominids emerged

Paleolithic Era

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NEW STONE AGE 10,000 years ago Neolithic Revolution = Agricultural Revolution

Shift from food gathering to food producing

Neolithic Era

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So, what’s the big deal?

Allowed for permanent settlement, food surpluses, the domestication of animals & new technology

Neolithic Era

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The Birth of Civilization

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Cradles of Civilization Tigris/Euphrates River: Iraq Nile River: Egypt Indus River: South Asia (Pakistan/India)

Huang He River: East Asia (China)

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The 5 Characteristics of Civilization

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Characteristics1. Specialized Workers2. Advanced Cities3. Complex Institutions4. Record Keeping5. Improved Technology

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Specialized Workers

Due to food surpluses, fewer people had to farm; time to refine skills & specialize

Examples: Artisans, Sailors, Merchants, Weavers, Priests,etc.

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Advanced Cities

Once people began living together in one area, they established centers for trade

Examples: farmers, merchants, and traders brought goods to market in the cities

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Complex Institutions

Supervise and protect agriculture & trade; Organize the community

Examples: Government, Religion, Economy

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Record Keeping To pass on and preserve information

Examples: Record amounts of grain, water levels, religious offerings, passage of laws, calendar, written language,etc.

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Improved Technology

New tools & techniques to solve problems

Examples: ox-drawn plows, irrigation systems, potter’s wheel, tools from metal