This brought about what is known as the Bronze Age. The Bronze Age lead to new tools being introduced for farming. Also people began to make items for their house out of bronze (pans & hunting tools). This was all part of the journey beginning the Neolithic Revolution. As this time period went on people started to migrate to places and settle their for a while.
They hunted wild animals or gather edible products of naturally growing plants. On the other hand, unlike the Paleolithic, the Neolithic discovered agriculture and farmed and were able to have permanent settlements because by agriculture, they were able to farm their own food sources. The types of tools used by each society’s were different. The Nomadic people used weapons made from wood and stone tools that were not sharpened. But during the Neolithic era technology was much more advanced than in the Paleolithic era.
Provost Mid-Term Review Qs Which of the following were characteristics of most early civilizations? a. Cave dwellings and stone tools b. Animal herds and portable houses c. Large standing armies and elected governments d. Urban centers, growing populations, and writing systems e. Caravan trade, underground cities, and large ships Which of the following occurred as a result of the development of agriculture in societies that were previously hunter-gatherers? a. Conditions for women improved b.
They developed permanent settlements in the rich soil--> Neolithic Revolution. The effect of the Neolithic Revolution is increased population and regional trade. Stable food supply for permanent communities- surplus agriculture through advanced technology led to a diversified workforce. Complex institutions developed leading to a hierarchal socioeconomic structure based on class and wealth. Religion supplanted kinship groups as the political and social structure Epic of Gilgamesh (Poem)-Developmental Complex- the development of complex institutions is influenced by their environment.
The industrial revolution introduced mass production and greater markets. The world was slowly transpiring into a global village, with all the new machinery and technology being produced. Ultimately, the industrial revolution was a turning point in history that paved the way for technological, scientific, and cultural advancements. However, with all these advancements, there are negative consequences to be faced. This can be demonstrated through the examination of urbanization, the rise of new classes, theories (by Smith, Malthus and Ricardo), and factory conditions.
Furthermore I will consider the growth of population as a consequence of higher food production, the environment of the farmers such as changes of relations between landlords and tenants, the transformation from fallow land to farmland and the improvement of seeds and plants. In the end I will focus on the mechanical inventions such as steamboats, spinning machines and steam locomotive together with improvements in transport. The industrial revolution refers to the transition from an agrarian to an industrial society from the late 18th century until the end of the 19th century. The age of the Industrial Revolution was characterized by a tremendous development of technology and science, a considerable increase in productivity, a profound change in the economic, social and demographic situation. The historical significance of the Industrial Revolution is comparable to that of the Nomad’s choice to settle down during the Neolithic revolution.
Many transformations were experienced through many periods as early humans began using stones, discovered fire, and gathered wild plants and hunted wild animals. Modern humans appeared first in Africa over150, 000 years ago before spreading throughout the world by the end of the Old Stone Age. This lead to the New Stone Age Revolution about 10,000 B.C., with producing food through the domestication of plants and animals in permanent villages where goods were accumulated and traded. The people of the Western world share with people the world these intricate and complex changes that led to the development of a common drive toward what is called civilization. Civilization is known as urban and includes some formal institutions such as the use of writing, religion, art, monumental architecture, law and the production of metal.
The foundation of civilization rested on the ability to produce and sustain agricultural products that fueled the growth of populations in the area. In Mesopotamia, the salinated soil and irregular schedule of the flooding rivers made the development of civilization difficult, however through implementation of irrigation techniques, the populous of the Fertile Crescent was able to claw out some semblance of a life. From the development of irrigation, small communities of humans grew. With the growth of these communities, what we now identify with as traits of civilization arose. Things such as pictographs and social and communal norms grew into written language and written laws that were proliferated throughout the region.
It is also known as industrial agriculture as well and factory farming (intensive livestock production). The change in agriculture came in the late 1800’s when scientific discoveries and technology advanced. With mass production in the Industrial Revolution came nitrogen and phosphorus. These two new products were used to enhance plant growth. The use of synthetic fertilizers made plants grow and a faster pace.
Hunter-Gatherers Adapt to Environments • Early humans were hunter-gatherers - hunted animals, gathered plants for food - moved to a new location when food ran out • Depended on natural environment for shelter - lived in caves and shelters made of rocks, branches, animal skins Small Bands • Lived in small bands of about 30 people - group included several families - group size reflected how many people could live off food in region • Men hunted, fished • Women gathered nuts, berries; cared for children - children also worked Early Humans on the Move • Hunter-gatherers were nomads—people who moved from place to place • Groups returned to the same places with the changes of seasons - bands joined together at certain times of year, formed communities • Moved to new, distant lands while following animals to hunt - migration—moving from one place to settle in another Chapter 2: The Earliest Human Societies World History: Ancient Civilizations 1 Early Humans on the Move • By 15,000 B.C., hunter-gatherers had migrated through much of world - crossed land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, entering Americas • Migrating groups entered territory of other groups - groups shared knowledge, tools - sometimes caused violent conflicts if groups feared each other REVIEW QUESTION Why did hunter-gatherers move often? Chapter 2: The Earliest Human Societies World History: Ancient Civilizations 2 The Development of Tools ESSENTIAL QUESTION What were some tools