From Prehistory to Civilization, 3000 - 1200 B.C.
The Origins and "Ages" of Human Beings
- 200,000 years ago a human species emerged in Southwestern Africa
- 14,000 years age, a worldwide human race existed
- Earliest prehistoric age is the Paleolithic age (Old Stone Age)
- Neolithic Age (New Stone Age) was marked by advanced tool making and the beginnings of agriculture
- Initially, humans were parts of migratory groups which hunted, fished and gathered plants for food
The Agricultural Revolution
- also known as the Neolithic Revolution.
- Populations rose due to increased ability to care for young children
- Invention of wheel and plow made it possible to produce enough food for storage
- Villagers were polytheists, worshipped multiple nature, human and animal gods
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