Development of Human Civilization Flashcards
Works by favouring individuals with beneficial traits
Natural Selection
Genetics
Study of Genes
Biological Limitations
Pushes us to do something because of our limitations
Idea that societies grow and progress
Sociocultural Evolution
People relied on simple tools and weapons to hunt for animals
Hunting and Gathering Societies
People began to cultivate plants and domesticate animals
Horticultural and Pastoral Societies
Large-scale, intensive agriculture, technological advancements such as plow and irrigation system
Agricultural Societies
Neolithic Revolution
Beginning of settled human lifestyle
Emerged with the invention of machinery and use of fossil fuels
Industrial Revolution
Dominance of information, services and knowledge-bases industries
Post-Industrial Society
Complex Society
Civilisation
Entities involved in political process
Political Organization
Consisting of few families and no formal leader
Band
Organised around family ties and temporary leadership
Tribe
Egalitarian
Minimal differences in status or power among indiv