The Past-How do we know about it? #1 Artifacts -objects left behind by people from the past “ ARCHIE” Archeologist

The Past-How do we know about it? #2 We read about it!

In the beginning, there was darkness…..

Prehistory pre = before history = the record of past events and times = NOT

What was life like? Characteristics Nomadic Small groups (20-30) Few possessions (including food) Everyone did the same thing This time period was known as the Paleolithic Age or the Old Stone Age . Then came…

Characteristics

Nomadic

Small groups (20-30)

Few possessions (including food)

Everyone did the same thing

FARMING

Neolithic Revolution or The New Stone Age Surplus food to use for trade Enough food to survive Lots of possessions Few possessions Stayed in one place Nomadic Neolithic Age Paleolithic Age

The Evolution of Civilizations Villages Towns Cities

Ancient Egypt Roman Empire Shang Dynasty

What makes a civilization? …… ..

The 8 Features of Civilization

Cities Rome Athens Timbuktu Machu Picchu Venice

Organized Government City Planning Politicians

Complex Religion Judaism Christianity Hinduism Buddhism

Job Specialization Doctors Lawyers Farmers Politicians Etc. Hunting and Gathering Neolithic Age Paleolithic Age

Doctors

Lawyers

Farmers

Politicians

Etc.

Hunting and Gathering

Social Classes

Art & Architecture Art Architecture

Public Works Works that benefit… who? the public

Writing System