The Neolithic Revolution

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The Neolithic Revolution

• Mr. Ornstein
• Willow Canyon High School
• AP World History

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Define

• What is a revolution?

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Revolution

• RevolutionChange
• Can Be Positive!
• Can Be Negative
• Political, Economic, Social, Technological,
  Philosophical

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Before the Neolithic Revolution

• Humans Were Nomads.
• Hunted and Gathered for Food and water for
  themselves and their animals.

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Neolithic Revolution

• 10,000 Years Ago
• Humans Learn to Farm.
• Humans Learn to Domesticate or Tame Animals

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Answer???

• What Could Humans Do Once They Learned to Farm?

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Results of the Neolithic Revolution

• Development of Agriculture
• Domestication of Animals
• People can stay in one place.
• Rise of Cities.
• Development of Civilization.

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Answer/Define

• What is Civilization?

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Civilization

• Civilization is an advanced society.

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Characteristics of a Civilization

• Government
• Specialization of Labor
• Writing System

• Religion
• Social Classes
• Art
• Public Works
• Cities
• Architecture

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River Valleys

• First Civilizations Develop Along River Valleys

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Ticket Out the Door/Summary

• What changed during the Neolithic Revolution?
• Define Civilization and Revolution
• List 4 Characteristics of Civilization