Agricultural Revolution Flashcards
When did the river valley civilization begin to emerge
3000 b.c
When did the last ice age end
About 10,000 years ago 8000 b.c
What 3 things did neolithic people do that paleolithic people did not
Stayed in one place, domesticated animals, and grew grains/vegetables
What was the main source of food for neolithic people
Farming
What was the time period for the neolithic age
8000-4000 b.c
What was the biggest change that took place in the neolithic age
Agriculture
Neolithic peoples lives changed drastically once they learned these two things
How to grow crops and tame animals
How did systematic agriculture affect the population
population increase
People stopped moving around from place to place and did what
Lived in settled communities
What 3 animals did neolithic people raise
Sheep, goats, and cattle
What economic activity took place as farmers grew more food then they could eat
Trade (Helped link cities)
What was the importance of specializations to the neolithic people
It allowed them to do tasks that matched their talents
What did most men do in neolithic communities
Farmer
What were the 2 roles of men in the neolithic age
Grew food and protected villages
What were the 2 roles of women in the neolithic age
Wove cloth and took care of children
What was the importance of bronze tools and weapons
Bronze was tougher than flint
When did the bronze age take place
3000-1200 b.c
What were the 4 great civilizations that appeared in river valleys
Mesopotamia, India, Egypt, and China
What 5 characteristics did the great civilizations have in common?
Developed in river valleys, trade led to development of cities, formed governments, religion became more complex, and social classes
During this time period, writing language developed. What did early writing use
Symbols
