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The Evolution of Early Civilizations: From Hunters to Farmers

This overview explores the important transition from hunting and gathering societies to agriculture and urban settlements. Early humans traveled extensively, following animals and seeking essential resources. With the domestication of animals and the introduction of farming techniques, such as the plow pulled by cattle, communities began to flourish. Notable cities like Jericho and Ur showcased advancements with massive walls and ziggurats, respectively. The significance of obsidian as a trade commodity is highlighted, illustrating technological and economic developments in ancient civilizations.

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The Evolution of Early Civilizations: From Hunters to Farmers

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  1. history By Caleb

  2. Hunters and gatherers • They spent most of the time traveling. • They followed animals in hope to find water and food resources. • They used every part of there kill. • They made temporary homes.

  3. Farmers and Herders • The herders domesticated animals. • The farmers grew beans, peas, barley, and wheat. • The farmers used sticks and stones then they upgraded to a plow. • Farmers had cows pull the first plow.

  4. Famous cities • Jericho made a huge wall to stop enemies and flooding. • Ur made a huge ziggurat to get closer to there gods. • CatalHuyuk was in the hills and had obsidian. • Obsidian was a volcanic rack and was important to all the cities.

  5. What I Learned I learned that Ur made a ziggurat because they thought they could be closer to there god. Farmers made the first plow and obsidian was very important to all the cities. In Jericho they made huge wall that kept enemies out and to stop flooding in the city. CatalHuyuk was up in the mountains so they had all the obsidian and they traded obsidian for other goods. Obsidian was very important to all the cities because they used it as mirrors and tools.

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