Prehistory and Early Civilizations

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Prehistory and Early Civilizations

• Review!

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Oldest Human Communities
-Origins east Africa -Nomadic hunters and
gatherers
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What is prehistory?
The time before the invention of writing
Where did the first writing system emerge and
what is it called?
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What is an archaeologist?

• A scientist who learns about early people by
  excavating and studying artifacts and the traces
  of early settlements

What is an anthropologist?
-A scientist who studies and tries to recreate a
picture of early peoples cultural behaviors and
customs
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The Paleolithic Era the Old Stone Age

• Man makes use of crude stone tools and fire
• The strongest survive the Ice Ages

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The Neolithic Revolution

• About 10,000 BCE, humans began to cultivate crops
  and domesticate certain animals.

This leads to.
-an agricultural surplus, permanent settlements
and the rise of civilization!
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Culture and Cultural Diffusion?

• A groups unique way of living
• The exchange of beliefs, ideas, and goods from
  one group to another

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Now for some questions!