Appearance of early humans
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Early humans evolved from ape-like forms to modern humans over time. While today's humans look very different from Australopithecus afarensis, which resembled apes, both share some similar attributes. A. afarensis walked upright and could still climb trees, though they were only about 4 feet tall and 50 pounds with small, orange-sized brains. Later hominids like Homo habilis and Homo erectus continued to evolve, with bigger brains and bodies that were more similar to modern humans. Homo neanderthalensis and Homo sapiens had even larger brains and bodies that closely resembled anatomically modern humans.
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Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece was a civilization that lasted from the 8th to 6th centuries BC to the 600s AD. Society was stratified, with upper, middle, and lower classes. Men were citizens and held public roles, while women were confined to domestic life. Marriage was usually arranged, and divorce was possible. Families were patriarchal, with husbands and fathers in authority. Children were raised communally in Sparta but by mothers in Athens. Education differed by gender and class. The arts, including architecture, sculpture, and music flourished. Religion centered on the Olympian gods and their myths. Festivals honored the gods through processions, sacrifices, and competitions. Upon death, souls went to Hades and bodies received fun
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Farming inquiry
Farming originated around 8000 BCE in the Fertile Crescent region. The first crops farmed were cereal grains like wheat and barley, as well as pulses and the bottle gourd vegetable. Sheep and goats were among the earliest domesticated animals, as they meet the criteria of being able to be bred and kept in captivity without being aggressive or panicking.
Farming
Farming is believed to have originated around 10,000 years ago in East Africa and the Middle East by First Nations peoples at the end of the Ice Age, according to scientists. The first crops grown were likely wheat and barley, as their seeds are commonly found from that era. Dogs were possibly the first domesticated animals, kept as pets starting 13,000-30,000 years ago, while sheep, goats, cattle and pigs were domesticated for food around 9000-7000 BC.
History of farming
Farming originated around 10,000 BC in an area known as the Fertile Crescent. People in this region began deliberately planting seeds from local grasses and grains that they gathered, such as barley and wheat, aided by favorable climate conditions. One of the earliest farming settlements was Catalhoyuk in present-day Turkey. Farming then spread to other parts of the world and involved domesticating animals like goats, sheep and pigs to provide food, fiber and labor. Over time, humans cultivated a wider variety of crops and domesticated additional animals, advancing early agriculture.
Inquiry questions
The first farming occurred around 10,000 years ago in areas like China, the fertile crescents of India, Egypt, and Western Asia. The earliest crops grown were wheat, barley, and peas, though the specific crops depended on location. Squash was also grown around this time. The first domesticated animals were dogs, which were used for hunting and protection of human tribes. Dogs evolved from wolves and today there are over 200 purebred dog species.
Inquiry questions
The first farming occurred around 10,000 years ago in areas like China, the fertile crescents of India, Egypt, and Western Asia. The earliest crops grown were wheat, barley, and peas, though the specific crops depended on location. Squash was also grown around this time. The first domesticated animals were dogs, which were used for hunting and protection of tribes. Dogs evolved from wolves and today there are over 200 purebred dog species.
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Farming first emerged in Egypt around 9000 BC, with the domestication of dogs and cultivation of grains such as wheat. Early Egyptian farmers domesticated dogs and grew crops like grains.
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This document provides background information on daily life in Ancient Greece. It describes the various time periods of Ancient Greek civilization from 800 BC to 146 BC. It then covers several aspects of Greek society including social structure, housing, food, family life, marriage, childbirth, childhood, education, religion, and clothing. Key points include the division of Greek society into citizens and slaves, the roles of men and women, education being limited to boys, and the dominant religion being Greek mythology centered around 12 main gods.
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