From Prehistry to Civilization

Language, Religion, Art, Technology, Farming, Family Life, and village communities-- all these basic features of human existence originated in prehistoric times. Prehistory is the period before history was recorded through written documents. The temple of Amon was constructed in 1600 BC. This is the world largest religious building today. Paleolithic Age is the earliest prehistoric period. People started developing tools. By 8000 B.C. they had advanced so far in southwestern Asia and northeastern Africa, This was the Neolithic Age. Before people started advancing, hunting and gathering was the only way to get food. The agricultural revolution is when people started planting food, and taming animals. This began in the fertile crescent. Potery making was a major advance during the agricultural revolution. This was called the Neolithic Storage Jar. Polythiesm is when people believe in more than one God. Sumer an are between the tigris and Euphrates rivers advanced a lot during the agricultural revolution. Sorry I wasn't able to finish my notes because I am going on the ski trip this weekend.