Foundations of Civilization

1. Witness History Audio: The World’s First Revolution Foundations of Civilization Skills and Beliefs of the Old Stone Age We know some things about early modern humans because of their artifacts and their cave paintings. Humans of the Old Stone Age were nomads who survived by hunting and gathering food. They made simple tools and weapons and cooked over a fire. They traveled great distances over land and water and may have believed in animism. Section 2: Turning Point: The Neolithic Revolution Note Taking Transparency 50 New Stone Age Begins with Farming In the New Stone age, starting about 10,000 B.C., people learned to farm. This meant they could settle in one place. The plants and animals that were domesticated varied around the world. 1 of 6

2. The Neolithic Revolution Brings Dramatic Change The Neolithic Revolution, in which people settled in permanent villages, led to the emergence of cities and civilizations. Community members divided the work to be done, and men became the dominant force in community and family life. The wealth acquired by cities led to warfare and to the role of the warrior. In some places cloth was woven and pottery was created. Foundations of Civilization Color Transparency 4: The Mystery of the Iceman Color Transparency 5: A Home at Çatalhüyük Section 2: Turning Point: The Neolithic Revolution Witness History Video: Secrets of the Iceman History Interactive: At Home in Çatalhüyük QuickTake Section Quiz Progress Monitoring Transparency 2 of 6

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4. Foundations of Civilization: Section 2 Color Transparency 4: The Mystery of the Iceman 4 of 6

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