• Paleolithic Age – “Old Stone” Age • Hunters-gatherers – also known as foragers • No extra food (will not survive a disaster) • Small groups (not enough food to support a

larger population) • Men hunted, women gathered• Nomadic – moved to follow their food source • Equal social status • Everyone has same role and same materials

Before the Neolithic Revolution

Neolithic = “New Stone”Development of Agriculture

It took thousands of yearsHumans no longer relied on hunting and gathering to meet food demands

Nomadic groups become sedentaryLived in one place/settledPatriarchal- males dominate

Metal tools are developed– bronze, copper, iron

THE “NEW STONE” AGE

Slash-n-Burn farmingClears fields and prepares them for planting

Ashes enrich the soilFood Surplus

Humans can stay when harvest is badLeads to specialized workersSupports a larger populations – cities begin to form

FARMING

Selectively choosing the best qualities of plants and animals to benefit humans

Pastoralism– herding animalsIncluding the raising and breeding of livestock

Examples:Plants – wheat, barley, peas, and beansAnimals – goats, sheep, and cattle

DOMESTICATION