How the Neolithic Revolution Changed Civilizations
1. AIM: How did the Neolithic Revolution change how
civilizations develop?
Do Now: You were just stranded on a deserted
island. What would be five items that you would
bring?
HW: Create a venn diagram comparing &
contrasting the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age.
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4. PrehistoryPrehistory
I.I. Paleolithic Age – Old Stone Age (Est. 2 mil BC-9000 BC)Paleolithic Age – Old Stone Age (Est. 2 mil BC-9000 BC)
1.1. Hunters & GatherersHunters & Gatherers
A.A. Nomad: Moving from place to place in search for food.Nomad: Moving from place to place in search for food.
B.B. MenMen hunted & fished.hunted & fished.
C.C. WomanWoman gathered fruits, nuts, etc.gathered fruits, nuts, etc.
2. Way of Life
A. Cave paintings
B. Stone tools & pottery
C. Domesticated dogs
II.II. Neolithic Age – New Stone Age (9000 BC – 3000 BC)Neolithic Age – New Stone Age (9000 BC – 3000 BC)
1.1. FarmingFarming Neolithic RevolutionNeolithic Revolution
A.A. People could remain in one place.People could remain in one place.
B.B. Herding of animals – goats, sheep & cattle.Herding of animals – goats, sheep & cattle.
2. Community –
A. Council of Elders/Chief – made important decisions.
B. Warrior class
C. Kept possessions.