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C I V I L I Z A T I O N D E V E L O P M E N T -…
C I V I L I Z A T I O N
D E V E L O P M E N T
FROM VILLAGES TO CITIES
The invention of new tools made farming easier.
Social relationships became more complicated
During the New Stone Age
Beliefs were centered around
gods and goddesses.
During the Old Stone Age
Beliefs were centered around
nature and animal spirits.
Communities were based on "Agriculture".
ECONOMIC CHANGES
The build-up of irrigation systems.
The beginning of craftwork.
The beginning of trade
Exchange of goods
craftwork, grains and
raw materials.
Two important inventions
The wheel and the sail.
First civilization arose in Sumer, Mesopotamia
A civilization is defined as a
complex culture
ADVANCED CITIES
Centers of trade.
SPECIALIZED WORKERS
Traders, government officials,
artisans and priests.
They helped cities become
centers of trade.
COMPLEX INSTITUTIONS
Government, religion
& economy
Leaders emerged to maintain
order among people.
RECORD KEEPING
Government had to
document tax collections,
and storage of grain.
Priests needed to keep track of
Calendar and important rituals.
Merchants had to
record debts and payments.
SUMERIAN SCRIBES
Professional record keepers
Invented a system of writing called
Cuneiform
.
also wrote about cities' dramatic events
wars, natural disasters, and reign of kings.