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Prehistory and Ancient Civilizations
Geography and History of the World
History, as we know it! Prehistory- time before writing and
reading Large span of time where we know little
about the people and world inhabitants
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Prehistory Modern humans began to appear about
190,000 years ago Evolved from Neanderthals Nomads Hunters and gatherers
GHW
Evolution of People Stone Age
Used stones to create hand tools for hunting and daily life
More nomadic Ice Age
Climate change forced more permanent settlements
Technology and cultural change
Agricultural Revolution 10,000 years ago Domestication of animals Began to grow crops Lead to the development of cities and
civilizations
Aspects of Civilization Division of Labor Specialized Jobs Social Classes Governments Record Keeping and Writing
First Civilizations Mesopotamia Indus River Valley Egypt Yellow River