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Western Civilization

Western Civilization. Thursday September 6, 2012 Turn in class contracts, movie slips, primary source analysis Discuss pp. 8-11 Joke of the day Neolithic Revolution. Joke of the Day.

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Western Civilization

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  1. Western Civilization Thursday September 6, 2012 Turn in class contracts, movie slips, primary source analysis Discuss pp. 8-11 Joke of the day Neolithic Revolution

  2. Joke of the Day A couple of New Jersey hunters are out in the woods when one of them falls to the ground. He doesn't seem to be breathing, his eyes are rolled back in his head. The other guy whips out his cell phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps to the operator: “My friend is dead! What can I do?”  The operator, in a calm soothing voice says: “Just take it easy. I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead.” There is a silence, then a shot is heard.  The guy's voice comes back on the line. He says: “OK, now what?“

  3. The Neolithic Revolution Western Civilization Mr. Taylor Fall 2012

  4. Revolution • What is a revolution? What does it mean? • “To turn around” • A change in the power and/or organizational structure • Usually occurs in a short period of time • What revolutions do you know about?

  5. Neolithic Age A period of history lasting between 10,000 BCE and 7,000 BCE. Also known as the New Stone Era Considered the end of the Stone Age Dominated by groups of people living a nomadic, hunting-and-gathering lifestyle

  6. Neolithic (Agricultural) Revolution What do you think may have changed during this revolution? The Neolithic, or Agricultural, Revolution was the shift from nomadic, hunting-and-gathering living to a semi-nomadic, farming lifestyle

  7. Neolithic (Agricultural) Revolution • Considered by many to be the greatest breakthrough in all of human history! • Humans no longer had to follow food sources: • Developed ways to plant and harvest crops (farming) • Developed methods to domesticate animals

  8. Causes of the Agricultural Revolution • Global Warming – the earth warmed up! • The last ice-age ended around 8,000 BCE • The earth could support a larger population • As the population increased, more demand was placed on hunters • In order to ease this demand, humans turned to farming!

  9. Early Farming Methods • Slash and Burn • Cut down and burn trees and brush to clear crop-land • Plant in a single area for 1-2 years • Move to another location, leaving trees and plants to grow back; repeat • Semi-Nomadic

  10. Domestication of Animals • Farmers began to domesticate animals • Some examples are: horses, dogs, goats, sheep, and pigs • Trained animals to be useful to humans • Sources of meat, milk, and wool • Used to do work (carry heavy loads, clear land)

  11. Case Study: Jarmo • An area in northern Iraq near the Zagros Mountains • The oldest known agricultural settlement; established nearly 9,000 years ago! • Approximately 3-4 acres • Considered to have laid the foundation of modern life • Agriculture, domestication of animals, evidence of art, religion, and trade

  12. Permanent Settlements • The Neolithic Revolution resulted in the establishment of permanent settlements, what we would today call villages or cities. • Some examples include: • Jarmo (Northern Iraq)– c.7,000 BCE, 150 people • Jericho (Jordan, near Dead Sea) – c.8,000 BCE, 1,000+ people • CatalHuyuk (Southern Turkey) - c. 6,500 BCE, 6,000 people

  13. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNZRzKChn84&noredirect=1

  14. A World of Agriculture • Southwest Asia was not the only place agriculture was adapted • Central Europe and Mediterranean Coast – Wheat, barley; pigs, cows, goats, and sheep • Africa – wheat and barley in the north; yams and bananas in central Africa • Southeast Asia / China – Rice; dogs and pigs • India – Barley • Meso-America – Beans, squash, and maize; dogs and fowl

  15. Your Assignment • Respond to the following prompt: • Describe the changes which occurred during the Neolithic Revolution, explain what “semi-nomadic” means, and evaluate the change and continuity between these ancient civilizations and our civilization today.

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