Life of a Nomad :
Life of a Nomad Constantly moving
Lived as hunter/gatherers
Had some technology
Tools for digging
Spears, knives, clubs
Artistic
Cave paintings
jewelry
But being nomadic has its limitations… :
But being nomadic has its limitations… Can’t have too many objects
Must always carry all belongings
Limits creativity and rise of technology
No permanent houses
Smaller populations
No new babies until previous babies can walk on their own
Big changes via the Neolithic Revolution (Agricultural Revolution) :
Big changes via the Neolithic Revolution (Agricultural Revolution) Switch to farming
Allows humans to create “home” and begin working to alter their environments to better suit their needs
Slash and burn farming :
Slash and burn farming Cut down trees and grasses, then burn them to make a field
Ashes provided rich fertilizer for the crops
However, these nutrients are used up within 2-3 years, causing the need for new fields to be created
Slash and Burn Farming :
Slash and Burn Farming
Domestication of Animals :
Domestication of Animals Tame wild animals to serve human purposes
Dogs, goats, horses, pigs
Start making enclosures to keep herds together
First farming centers :
First farming centers Modern-day Iraq
Northeastern China
Indus valley in India
Small portion of Mexico Nile valley in Africa
Rest of the Middle East
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