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Unraveling History: Fact, Fiction, and Interpretation of Historical Discoveries

Explore the historical significance of discoveries and learn how to distinguish between fact, opinion, and interpretation. Delve into the mysteries of planted evidence, conspiracies, and the influence of one country, one city, or one person. Discover the key stages in the development of humankind, the impact of agriculture and sedentarization on societal organization, the role of commerce and trade, social hierarchy and power, technological innovations, and the transition from Paleolithic nomads to Neolithic settlers. Uncover the reasons why jobs and domestication of animals emerged, and why living in cities became a desirable way of life.

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Unraveling History: Fact, Fiction, and Interpretation of Historical Discoveries

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  1. HISTORY?Perspective, opinion, facts, proof, interpretationHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCEHow do we know which is which?HISTORICAL DISCOVERIESIs it real, lies, planted, conspiracy, one country, one city, one person?

  2. Time Match • 1000 years • Decade • 100 years • 10 years • Millennium • Century 824 AD, 8th Century or 9th Century? 1995, 19th Century or 20th Century?

  3. Life in Society: Sedentarization and Organization Key Stages in Development of Humankind Agriculture Sedentarization

  4. Life in Society: Sedentarization and Organization FERTILE CRESCENT Geographical Shape Rich Soil

  5. Life in Society: Sedentarization and Organization Why did nomadic groups settle? • Plants grow from seeds • Reliable food source • Enough food for all (Surplus) • Survive longer

  6. Life in Society: Sedentarization and Organization COMMERCE AND TRADE TRADE BARTER Merchant Artisan Farmers Venders Buyer

  7. Life in Society: Sedentarization and Organization Social Hierarchy POWER & INFLUENCE

  8. Life in Society: Sedentarization and Organization TECHNOLOGY: Discoveries or Innovations Medal Irrigation Containers

  9. Life in Society: Sedentarization and Organization Paleolithic (Nomads) • Natural shelters • Survived by hunting, gathering, carved stones Neolithic (Sedentary) • Polished stone techniques • Metal work • Vegetable fibres for basketwork • Weave wool

  10. Life in Society: Sedentarization and Organization JOBS JOBS JOBS Nomads hunting gathering food fishing

  11. Life in Society: Sedentarization and Organization JOBS JOBS JOBS Sedentary Peoples Merchant farming Protect fields & animals tool making artisan

  12. Life in Society: Sedentarization and Organization • Domestication of Animals Why? How?

  13. Life in Society: Sedentarization and Organization Why live in the city??? • Live close to others • Share ideas • Trade goods • Protect each other against invaders

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