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Evolution of Tools and Agriculture in Human History

Explore how Cro-Magnon's new tools revolutionized survival, factors leading to agricultural origins, first crops in the Americas, challenges Stone Age peoples faced, and advancements made by Neolithic communities. Discover how technological advancements shaped human civilization.

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Evolution of Tools and Agriculture in Human History

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  1. Ch 1 Section 2 Humans try to Control Nature

  2. Q3: How did Cro-Magnon’s new tools make survival easier? • The right tool for the job always makes life easier! To survive in a harsh environment you must have the knowledge to do so. • Examples: • Hunting unpredictable and dangerous: better weapons like the bow and arrow will help kill prey with greater safety and efficiency. • In cold weather, inventions like the bone needle will help create better clothing for protection from the elements. 2 + 2 = 4, 4 + 4 = 8, the more advanced tools you have the more advanced tools you can make!

  3. Q4: What factors played a role in the origins of agriculture? • Origins = where something comes from. • The Factors: • CLIMATE CHANGE! The earth WARMED up (warming is better than cooling) – The last Ice age ended about 8000 BC. • Warmer Climate allowed for more plant life that fed growing animal herds. • Early hunter gatherer populations began to grow due to increased food supplies. • Population pressure caused a crisis = SOLVE THE FOOD SHORTAGE PROBLEM = Agriculture!

  4. Q5: What were the first crops grown in the Americas? • In Mexico & Central America: • Corn, beans, squash • In South America (Peru): • Sweet & white potatoes, tomatoes

  5. Q6: What kinds of problems did stone age peoples face? • There were many Problems – most were about survival. • Providing enough food – populations were always growing so there was always a need to feed the children. • Improving technology & inventing solutions to problems. • Finding good land to settle. • Dealing with natural disasters &WAR.

  6. Q7: In what way did Neolithic peoples dramically improve their lives? • Possible Answer: Steady Food Supply & Settled Communities! • Steady food supply allows for a more consistent culture, it is more stable, tomorrow is known, life is good. • Settled Communities = accumulation of more stuff! You no longer have to carry around everything you need – you can accumulate things that make life better – invent more things – better housing – safety – strength in numbers!

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