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Neolithic Agricultural Revolution The first Agricultural Revolution occurred about 10,000-7,000 years ago (8,000-5,000 BC) when people first began to domesticate plants and animals. This was a change ... from a nomadic, hunter-gatherer way of life. (First began to settle down) The Neolithic Revolution led to large-scale agricultural production and societal changes including permanent settlements, social classes, and the rise of civilizations. There were many technological advances as the need for tools and weapons increased. Calendars were invented to keep track of planting and harvest times. Fertile Crescent/Mesopotamia (ca. 4000 B.C.) The first participation of agriculture. Located in what is now known as Northern Africa and the Middle East. Civilization first began in the Middle East in the Tigris and Euphrates River Valleys. Early civilizations in Asia and Africa developed in river valleys because of the fertile land and proximity of water. Civilizations have five common characteristics: advanced technical skills cities with a form of government divisions of labor--different people perform different jobs (seen in post-industrial societies) a calendar a system of writing Ancient Hebrews Introduced monotheism (belief in one god) to the world. Ancient Greece Greece was divided into city-states. The Golden Age of Athens (500 to 430 BC) was a time of great writing and learning. Democracy was developed during this period. Greek gods were important to the everyday Greek. The gods were portrayed with flaws and problems just like the average person. Accomplishments of the Greeks democracy scientific approach to medicine famous playwrights geometry philosophy outstanding literature and poetry wrote the first histories studied and classified plants architecture--columns sculpture Ancient Rome Accomplishments of the Romans set of laws that became basis of many Western legal systems building projects (roads, bridges, aqueducts) life-like sculptures (a first in ancient times) her language (Latin) became base of modern languages Roman numerals created a vast empire and created peace Reasons for the fall of Roman Empire no orderly way to select an emperor: military leaders chosen not often fit to govern murder and intrigue often resulted high taxes to support large military small farmers couldn't compete with large farmers who used slaves poor farming methods meant low food production diseases killed large numbers of the populace Middle ages (Following the Roman Empire) Art in the Middle Ages/Dark Ages/Medieval Ages was focused on religious themes. The Catholic Church was the center of everything. 400AD-1400AD Crusades: battles between monks and christians Muslums and Christians fought for power eventually, positive outcomes- developed new trade routes to asia, colleges were formed Norman Conquest 1066 AD—William the Conqueror from Normandy (northern France) defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings Impact on English language—pronunciation and spelling from French language (the word "debut," for example) Impact on English society—the feudal system (Peasants, knights, nobles, king and queen) introduced by the Normands. Feudal System A system of government and societal structure that brought order to Europe after Rome fell and the Dark Ages or Medieval Times (400s AD to 1400s AD) set began. The pope and Catholic Church were the center of society and held the power in Europe. Kings answered to the pope. All art and culture centered around the [Show More]

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