The earth and its people 3rd edition ch 1
Subject:
World History [1]
Tags:
neolithic revolution [10]
ANCIENT MIDDLE EAST Life before 8000 BCE Humans were mostly foragers Women gathered food and cooked Women were the most important members of society, early societies were considered maternal because the women played the most important roles Humans frequently traveled following migrating animals and seasonal fruits and vegetables Early Humans No surplus of food so people didn?t have much ?stuff? or personal belongings Most societies were equalitarian, there was no difference between men and women or social classes because nobody had many material possessions Considered Civilized Cities serve as administrative centers (capitol) Political system based on territory, not family connections Many people engaged in specialized activities (artisans) Status based on wealth