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Is it really 2013???

Is it really 2013???. China year 4711 often numbered from the reign of the 3 rd millennium BC Emperor Hebrew Year 5773 It determines the dates for Jewish holidays Islamic year 1434

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Is it really 2013???

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  1. Is it really 2013??? • China year 4711 • often numbered from the reign of the 3rd millennium BC Emperor • Hebrew Year 5773 • It determines the dates for Jewish holidays • Islamic year 1434 • determine the proper days on which to observe the annual fast (Ramadan) and to celebrate other Islamic holidays and festivals.

  2. Vocabulary • BC/AD or BCE/CE- • Before Christ - Anno Domini (in the year of the Lord) • or Before Common Era - Common/Christian Era • Gregorian Calendar • Every year that is exactly divisible by four is a leap year, except for years that are exactly divisible by 100; the centurial years that are exactly divisible by 400 are still leap years. For example, the year 1900 is not a leap year; the year 2000 is a leap year. • Why? • calculating the annual date of Easter

  3. Vocabulary Periodization-how we divide a subject into historical eras for purposes of analysis and study. Neolithic Revolution-major change to human life caused by the development of farming (from hunter-gatherer to agrarian-farmers) Domestication-the taming of animals (horses, dogs, goats, pigs, etc.) Irrigation-bringing water to fields using man-made canals

  4. Compare… Hunter-Gatherers Settled Farmers

  5. Neolithic Revolution Causes Impact Hunting-Gathering bands scattered seeds near campsites Climate Change-rising temps led to longer growing seasons and more dry land Growing populations led to discovery of new food sources-steady supply Permanent settlements and eventually the first cities Positive Effects: development of culture (art, religion), specialization of labor, irrigation systems Negative Effects: Close proximity leads to disease, competition for land, environmental impact.

  6. Use Your Words… Use the following words to explain the cause and effect relationship in the development of permanent settlements: Here is the CHALLENGE-Try to make it ONE sentence!!! Tools Settlement Hunters Gatherers Food Domestication of animals Agriculture

  7. Was Farming a Good Idea??? Read the Handout- “Was Farming a Good Idea” Make TWO T-Charts Label one Advantages/Disadvantages of Hunting/Gathering Label the other Advantages/Disadvantages of Farming Fill them in as you read and then we will discuss as a class.

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