Chapter 1:The Emergence of Civilization

Section 1:Prehistoric Peoples

What basic needs do all humans share? What do people need to advance beyond

simple survival?

Bell Work

World Map-Geography Basics

Tswbat:

Explain how scientist study “pre-history” Describe the advances Neandertahl and

Cro-magnon peoples Explain the important changes caused by

the Neolithic agricultural revolution

Objectives

Hominids Artifacts Culture Limited evidence Nomads Agriculture Domestication Hunter-gatherers

Vocabulary

Scientists use the skeletons and other artifacts which remain to study early hominids and their cultures

Use advanced technologies to date artifacts

Use the limited evidence provided and their knowledge of geography and climate to make an educated guess about the prehistoric world.

Studying Pre-History

Early Discoveries

Humans ancestors began in East Africa

1. Mary and Louis Leakey found tools and a skull

2. Donald Johansson found “Lucy,” one of the oldest skeletons (3.2 million yrs, 3.9 feet, 60 pounds, and 25 years of age)

3. Video question: Summarize two reasons Lucy was significant.

Life of Early Humans

Traveled in bands living as nomads

Hunter-Gatherers Used animal skins

for clothing Animism: believe

spirits live in animals, objects, or dreams

As time passed, humans moved out of Africa, tools progressed, and physical appearance changed

Human Migration

Read the section on page 8 on Neanderthal people and Cro-Magnon people

What important advances did each group make in the development of humans?

Neanderthal vs. Cro-Magnon

As climates changed(end of the ice age) and people migrated, nomads moved together for mutual support and to live on little resources

Develop agriculture and domestication of animals

Permanent settlements established

Neolithic RevolutionNew Stone Age

Agriculture (Farming)

Growth of Cities

Job Specialization

Trade

Writing and Math

Way of Life Changed

1.How do scientists study pre-history? 2.List three of the advances of Neanderthal

and Cro-Magnon peoples. 3.Explain how the Neolithic agriculture

revolution changed early people’s lives?

Textbook, page 10, questions 2,4 Vocab. worksheet Due Tuesday(end of class)8th hour 1st hour beginning of class on Thursday

Review questions/Assignment

Section 2: The Foundations of Civilization

What makes a civilization? Describe the best spot to start a civilization.

Bell Work

Civilization Irrigation Divisions of labor Artisans Cultural Diffusion

Vocabulary

Identify the 4 main regions of early civilizations

Explain the main characteristics of a civilization

Objectives

Task: You and your group members will be responsible for researching and reporting to the class on your civilization

You will be creating a group power point (30 points) Due: Monday, September 16 Civilizations to choose from:

◦ 1.Egyptians ◦ 2.Indus River Valley◦ 3.Mesopatmia ◦ 4.China

◦ Form groups(3-4) 7-8 total ◦ Choose topics

Early Civilizations Project

For your assigned topic, your report should include information from the following categories:

Location (map) and time frame of civilization

Defining characteristics of the civilization

Early Civilizations Projects

Use your textbook for the remainder of class and tonight to begin gathering information. (take notes on your civilization)

Early Civilizations Projects

Civilizations Develop

Civilization: highly organized social order and complex culture

All started near rivers 1. Drinking2. Farming3. Transportation

The Nile River

Early River Civilizations

1. Food Surplus-(agriculture-based)2. Organized government3. Complex religion4. Job specialization5. Social classes6. Arts & architecture7. Public works8. Writing-Calendars9. Use of Metals

Characteristics of a Civilization

City-states: political unit that included a city and its surrounding lands and villages

All polytheistic: many gods Social structure:

1. Ruling family, high priests2. Lower priests, merchants and artisans3. Peasants (most people)

Early River Civilizations