17 Questions
What was a cultural milestone for the users of the Magdalenian Industry?
Creation of man-made shelters
Which region did the Magdalenian Industry spread to in Europe?
Great Britain, Germany, Spain, Poland
What characterized the Neolithic Revolution?
Shift from foraging to agriculture
How did the shift to agriculture impact early humans during the Neolithic Revolution?
Encouraged permanent settlement
Which behavior changed due to the shift from foraging to agriculture during the Neolithic Revolution?
Array of behaviors, attitudes, beliefs, and inventions
What are the four requisite elements of a state?
Territory, sovereignty, people, government
According to the divine right theory, how do rulers believe their right to rule is justified?
Through their relationship with supernatural forces
What is the paternalistic theory about the rise of states based on?
The number of family members growing
What characterizes early civilizations?
Existence of city-states and a system of writing
Which theory of state formation involves a mutual agreement between the ruler and the ruled for ensuring order and security?
Social contract theory
What distinguishes a state from other political entities?
Having territory, sovereignty, people, and government
Which era is characterized by a wider array of tools due to a sedentary lifestyle?
Neolithic Revolution
What was a significant difference in the size of settlements between the Paleolithic and the Neolithic periods?
Paleolithic settlements were small (30-50 people) while Neolithic settlements were large (in thousands)
Which era is associated with the creation of artworks that required a longer time frame and the involvement of more people?
Neolithic Revolution
What was a key characteristic of early civilizations that rose by the end of the Neolithic period?
Rigid social structure based on religious beliefs and social status
What caused the rise of early civilizations according to the text?
Shift in food production leading to complexities in social structure
What was a key factor that differentiated the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras in terms of tools?
Palaeolithic tools were smaller but more diverse, while Neolithic tools were limited to personal use only
Study Notes
Early Civilization and the Rise of the State
- Characterized by city-states, a system of writing, and a ceremonial center for public debates and decisions
- Not all societies during this period were considered civilizations, as not all had a political system equivalent to a state
Definition of a State
- A political entity with four requisite elements: territory, sovereignty, people, and government
Theories on the Rise of States
- Divine right theory: rulers believed their right to rule was based on their filial relationship with supernatural forces and entities
- Force theory: a group forces others to subject themselves to their rules
- Paternalistic theory: the father is the leader of the first political unit, which grows as the family grows
- Social contract theory: the creation of a state is a mutual agreement between the ruler and the ruled to ensure order and security
The Neolithic Revolution
- Characterized by a shift from foraging to agriculture
- Led to permanent settlement and a more rigid social structure
- Affected behaviors, attitudes, beliefs, and material inventions
Paleolithic vs. Neolithic
- Paleolithic: small, handy tools, small ornaments, and limited artworks
- Neolithic: a wider array of small and bigger tools, structures, and larger ornaments and artworks
Societal Characteristics
- Paleolithic: small, mobile, and communal, with leadership based on age and knowledge
- Neolithic: larger, semi-rigid, and with social divisions, elite vs. working class, and leadership based on legitimacy
The Magdalenian Industry
- Characterized by barbed harpoons dated to 13,000 years ago
- Used man-made shelters, such as tents made of animal skin, allowing for greater mobility
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