Eight Features of Civilization
What feature of civilization led to keeping of records?
Writing
Where did humans move 16,000 years ago?
The Americas
Used tools and fire
Both!
Why did scientists study the caves at Lascaux, France?
Showed complexity of humans
Neolithic Agricultural revolution led to what development?
Farming
What feature of civilization included spiritual beliefs?
Religion
Where did humans move 40,000 years ago?
Europe
Had complex language
Humans!
What did humans do to make animals and plants more useful for themselves?
Domesticated them.
What were the benefits of farming?
Can feed more people, more secure source of food
What feature of civilization helps people manage their use of resources?
Government
Where were humans 100,000 years ago
Africa
Had bigger brains
humans
Who was the largest social class?
Slaves
What were some costs to farming? (drawbacks)
Could depend on the weather
What feature of civilization includes things like roads, irrigation and bridges?
Public works
Where are the oldest human remains found?
Africa
Hunted animals
both
What invention carried water to different parts of a city and to farm fields?
Irrigation
What resources were in the early river valleys?
fertile soil and water
Which social class had the most people in it?
Slaves
How did early humans adapt to their environment?
First to bury their dead
Neanderthals
How did the domestication of animals lead to settlements?
People had a reliable source of food!
How did plants and animals change when they were domesticated?
Animals were more tame and smaller, plants produced more food