Audree B. Gabaldon BSN3 Humanities HUMANITIES QUIZ No. 1 June 20, 2011 1.

. How did sedentary agriculture shape the beginnings of earliest civilizations? 2. Describe the transformation of earlier societies from Paleolithic age to Neolithic age. 3. What are the contributions Paleolithic to the development of societies and their cultures? 4. What is the important cultural activity that led to the establishment of civilization? 5. What are the three (3) important characteristics of early civilizations in the Middle East and Mediterranean region that made possible the fast and efficient development of their culture? Reference: http://occawlonline.pearsoned.com/bookbind/pubbooks/stearns_awl/chapter1/deluxe .html Groups that practiced sedentary agriculture did not have to migrate in pursuit of game. With the adaptation of agriculture, these groups could multiply (to 30+ members) and still be able to support themselves. Through farming and herding, they developed a sense of territory, and organized labor which in turn led to social stratification and commerce with other groups. This was the birth of civilization. 1. In the Paleolithic Age, tries or groups hunted and gathered in order to provide for themselves. Their stores depended on their ability to pursue game and pick wild fruits and vegetables. These activities, coupled with the need to pack up, travel, and resettle time and time again, forced the tribes to keep population small (<30 members). As house building was impractical, they dwelled in caves. During the Neolithic Age, hunters and gatherers learned how to farm and herd, allowing their populations to rise. As they grew in number, and as their agricultural yield also grew, other members had time to hone other skills like carpentry, pottery and the like. Social organization evolved, so did trade, and with soon paved the way to the great civilizations of Egypt, Sumer and Greece. 2. The contributions of homosapiens during the Paleolithic Age that paved the way to the development of societies and cultures include: fire for cooking, curing animal hides, making weapons, and as a source of heat and light. To be also noted are their development of stone tools and cave paintings which may well be primitive calendars. 3. Farming is the important cultural activity that led to the establishment of civilization.

4. Characteristics of the region which made possible the fast and efficient development of culture: a. Climate ideal for supporting human, plant and animal life b. Access to water for consumption, for agriculture and animal husbandry, and eventually travel c. Agricultural productivity the land was rich (loam) Characteristics of the people: a. Ability to build fortifications b. Established trade and commerce c. Establishment of a governing elite