1. The document discusses how humans learn about the past through artifacts left behind and through written records. 2. It describes the Paleolithic Age or Old Stone Age as a time when small nomadic groups of 20-30 people with few possessions roamed the land. 3. The Neolithic Revolution or New Stone Age followed, where farming allowed for surplus food and larger, more sedentary settlements with more possessions.

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

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

3. In the beginning, there was darkness…..

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

5. 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…

6. FARMING

7. 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

8. The Evolution of Civilizations Villages Towns Cities

9. Ancient Egypt Roman Empire Shang Dynasty

10. What makes a civilization? …… ..

11. The 8 Features of Civilization

12. Cities Rome Athens Timbuktu Machu Picchu Venice

13. Organized Government City Planning Politicians

14. Complex Religion Judaism Christianity Hinduism Buddhism

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

16. Social Classes

17. Art & Architecture Art Architecture

18. Public Works Works that benefit… who? the public

19. Writing System