Unit 1 Human Origins in Africa Chapter 1 Section 1 Vocabulary I Culture Peoples unique way of life Paleolithic Age Stone Age use of tools Neolithic Age Age of farming and domestication of animals ID: 554624
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The People of the World, Prehistory-2500 B.C.
Unit 1 Slide2
Human Origins in Africa
Chapter 1Section 1 Slide3
Vocabulary I
Culture
: People’s unique way of life
Paleolithic Age
: Stone Age, use of tools
Neolithic Age
: Age of farming and domestication of animals
Technology
: Ways of applying knowledge, tools to meet a person’s needs
Homo Sapiens
: Modern Humans
Archeologists
: Learn about people by excavating and studying early settlements
Artifacts
: Remains such as tools, jewelry, and other human made objects. (Clues to the past)
Anthropologists
: Study of
Culture
, or people’s unique way of life
Paleontologists
: Study fossils and determine the age of the fossil rockSlide4
Early Footprints Found
1970’s Tanzania (East Africa) Mary Leaky Finds Foot Prints
Found a
Hominid
(Early Human) footprints over 3 million years old in East AfricaSlide5
Dawn of Modern Humans
Homo Sapiens Developed between 200,000 and 40,000 years agoNeanderthals’ Way of LifeRemains discovered in Europe and Southeast Asia
Developed Religious Beliefs and Preformed Rituals
Disappeared about 30,000 years ago Slide6
Humans Try to Control Nature
Chapter 1Section 2Slide7
Vocabulary II
Nomad: Mobile people without permanent settlements
Hunter-Gatherer
: People who constantly hunt and gather for food/survival
Neolithic Revolution
(Agricultural Revolution)
: The shift from hunting-gathering to FARMING/DOMESTICATION OF ANIMALS
Slash-and-Burn Farming
: Cut and burn method of farming. Returns nutrients to the soil.
Domestication
: Taming or training of animals for human use. Slide8
Before: Humans Tried to Control Nature!
Nomads: Wonder from place to place in search of food and they never
make permanent settlements
These people are called
Hunter-Gathers
Followed the herds, seasons, etc.
Civilizations did not develop. Why? Slide9
Domestication of Animals
Define: Domestic
What is a “Domestic Cars vs. Imported Cars”
Humans drove animals into man-made structures (Fences)
Herded animals to serve as food and labor sources! Slide10
The Neolithic Revolution
Define: Neolithic Revolution
Causes of the
Agricultural Revolution
As climates warmed, grasses and grains had longer growing season
Farming provided a
steady
food supply, allowing people to stay in
one
area
Slash and Burn farming allowed humans to clear large areas of land for farmingSlide11
CivilizationCase Study: Ur In Sumer
Chapter 1 Section 3Slide12
Vocabulary III
Civilization
: Complex culture with 5 characteristics: (1) advanced cities, (2) specialized workers, (3) complex institutions, (4) record keeping, (5) Advanced tech.
Specialization
: Development of “specific skills”
Artisan
: Skilled craftsmen
Institutions
: An established organization or foundation, especially one dedicated to education, public service or culture (Government, Religion, Economy, Schools)
Scribe
: Professional writers
Cuneiform
: “Wedge Shaped Writing”
Bronze Age
: Time period when Bronze was primarily used for tools
Barter
: Trade of goods without money
Ziggurat
: Pyramid-shaped religious temple. (Layered) Slide13
Villages Grow and Prosper
Farming Develops in Many Places!!!What was needed for farming??
Humans developed agriculture independently in Africa, China, and South America
The discovery of agriculture and the domestication of animals allowed the creation of villages
Birth of Civilizations Slide14
The Eve of Civilizations
Bronze Age: People used Bronze to make tools and weapons
Villages grow into cities and force changes in society
Economic Changes
!!
Surplus of food allows for specialized workers
Specialization
: Allowed people to make important advances in technology (Wheel and Sail)
Social Changes
People needed to work together
Religion becomes more organized Slide15
What is Civilization
5 Features of Civilization
MUST REMEMBER!
Advanced Cities
Specialized Workers (artisans)
Complex Institutions (Government)
Record Keeping (Writing/Language, Scribes)
Advanced TechnologySlide16
5 Characteristics of CivilizationsSlide17
The City of Ur
Economy Depended on goods from outlying farmers and merchants for trade
Why do people trade?
Used a
Barter System
Money is not used to buy goods (Canal Street, NYC)
Religion
Center of city life was based around a
Ziggurat
, a massive temple Slide18Slide19Slide20
Chapter 1 Section 2-3 Reading Quiz
What is a Hunter-Gather?
Define the Neolithic Revolution
What does it mean to domesticate animals?
What did farming allow humans to do for the first time?
List and/or describe one of the five elements of Civilization.