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The Neolithic Revolution

The Neolithic Revolution. Chapter 1.2. I will be able TO:. Describe technological and artistic achievements of the Paleolithic Age Define and describe the Neolithic Revolution Give examples of advantages and disadvantages of hunter-gatherer societies and farming villages. New Tool kits.

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The Neolithic Revolution

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  1. The Neolithic Revolution Chapter 1.2

  2. I will be able TO: • Describe technological and artistic achievements of the Paleolithic Age • Define and describe the Neolithic Revolution • Give examples of advantages and disadvantages of hunter-gatherer societies and farming villages

  3. New Tool kits • Paleolithic hunter-gatherers developed sophisticated tool kits • Knives, fish hooks, chisels, needles • Specialized tools for specific purposes

  4. Paleolithic Art • Stone Age artists create paintings and decorative objects • Represented significant ideas: • Religion • Celebrations • Informational lessons • Leadership Early development of writing!

  5. Hunting and Gathering • Using wild animals and plants for food • Migrate seasonally • Live in family or tribal groups

  6. H/G Advantages • Land supplies whatever is needed • Movement is easier when food is scarce • Life encourages cooperation and language skills • Special weapons and tools develop for hunting and digging up plants

  7. H/G Disadvantages • People are always searching for new food sources • It is more difficult to store food • People must carry everything along when traveling • Only simple social organization is possible

  8. Neolithic revolution • Warming climate and growing population lead to development of agriculture • Early farmers practice slash-and-burn farming • Domestication of animals • Breaks Malthus’ food v. population growth cycle

  9. Neolithic Communities • Raise herds of tame animals • Plant seeds and raise crops • Live in permanent settlements

  10. Neolithic advantages • Crops provide reliable food supply • Population grows as life becomes more complex • Societies become more complex • Trade increases and commerce develops • Division of labor allows workers to specialize

  11. Neolithic Disadvantages • Crop failures due to weather or pests • Floods, famine, or raiders could destroy villages • Disease spreads easily when people live together

  12. Global Growth • Farming develops in many regions around the world as farmers learn to cultivate a variety of plants • Early centers of agriculture: • Africa • China • Mexico and Central America • Peru

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