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Is it really 2013???. China year 4711 often numbered from the reign of the 3 rd millennium BC Emperor Hebrew Year 5773 It determines the dates for Jewish holidays Islamic year 1434
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Is it really 2013??? • China year 4711 • often numbered from the reign of the 3rd millennium BC Emperor • Hebrew Year 5773 • It determines the dates for Jewish holidays • Islamic year 1434 • determine the proper days on which to observe the annual fast (Ramadan) and to celebrate other Islamic holidays and festivals.
Vocabulary • BC/AD or BCE/CE- • Before Christ - Anno Domini (in the year of the Lord) • or Before Common Era - Common/Christian Era • Gregorian Calendar • Every year that is exactly divisible by four is a leap year, except for years that are exactly divisible by 100; the centurial years that are exactly divisible by 400 are still leap years. For example, the year 1900 is not a leap year; the year 2000 is a leap year. • Why? • calculating the annual date of Easter
Vocabulary Periodization-how we divide a subject into historical eras for purposes of analysis and study. Neolithic Revolution-major change to human life caused by the development of farming (from hunter-gatherer to agrarian-farmers) Domestication-the taming of animals (horses, dogs, goats, pigs, etc.) Irrigation-bringing water to fields using man-made canals
Compare… Hunter-Gatherers Settled Farmers
Neolithic Revolution Causes Impact Hunting-Gathering bands scattered seeds near campsites Climate Change-rising temps led to longer growing seasons and more dry land Growing populations led to discovery of new food sources-steady supply Permanent settlements and eventually the first cities Positive Effects: development of culture (art, religion), specialization of labor, irrigation systems Negative Effects: Close proximity leads to disease, competition for land, environmental impact.
Use Your Words… Use the following words to explain the cause and effect relationship in the development of permanent settlements: Here is the CHALLENGE-Try to make it ONE sentence!!! Tools Settlement Hunters Gatherers Food Domestication of animals Agriculture
Was Farming a Good Idea??? Read the Handout- “Was Farming a Good Idea” Make TWO T-Charts Label one Advantages/Disadvantages of Hunting/Gathering Label the other Advantages/Disadvantages of Farming Fill them in as you read and then we will discuss as a class.