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What led to the growth of cities?
What led to the growth of cities?
Where did writing develop around 3500 BCE?
Where did writing develop around 3500 BCE?
What was a characteristic of pastoralists?
What was a characteristic of pastoralists?
What was a result of the process of migration and settlement?
What was a result of the process of migration and settlement?
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What was a characteristic of agriculturists?
What was a characteristic of agriculturists?
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What was known for its pyramids, mummies, and pharaohs?
What was known for its pyramids, mummies, and pharaohs?
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Study Notes
How, When and Where
- The earliest human-like species appeared around 2-3 million years ago.
- Early humans migrated from Africa to different parts of the world.
- The process of migration and settlement led to the development of different cultures and societies.
Early Societies
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Hunter-Gatherers:
- Lived in small groups (20-50 people).
- Moved from place to place in search of food.
- Had a nomadic lifestyle.
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Pastoralists:
- Raised animals for food and other products.
- Moved from place to place in search of grazing land.
- Had a nomadic lifestyle.
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Agriculturists:
- Grew crops for food.
- Settled in one place for a longer period.
- Developed more complex societies.
The Emergence of Cities
- The development of agriculture led to the production of surplus food.
- Surplus food allowed for the growth of cities.
- Cities became centers of trade, commerce, and culture.
The Development of Writing
- Writing developed around 3500 BCE in Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq).
- Writing helped in record-keeping, trade, and communication.
- Writing also helped in the development of literature, art, and architecture.
Early Civilizations
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Mesopotamia:
- Developed in the Tigris-Euphrates river valley.
- Known for its city-states, such as Ur and Babylon.
- Developed writing, laws, and governance.
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Egypt:
- Developed in the Nile river valley.
- Known for its pyramids, mummies, and pharaohs.
- Developed a system of writing and governance.
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Indus Valley Civilization:
- Developed in the Indus river valley (present-day Pakistan and India).
- Known for its urban planning, architecture, and water management systems.
- Developed a system of writing and governance.
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Explore the early human-like species, their migration, and the development of societies. Learn about hunter-gatherers, pastoralists, and agriculturists, and how they led to the emergence of cities. Discover the development of writing and early civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Indus Valley.
