Early Human Societies and Time Concepts

Early Human Societies and Civilizations

• Early humans hunted for food, primarily animals.
• They gathered fruits and nuts for food.
• The main source of food for early humans was through hunting and gathering.

The Concept of Time and Timelines

• A timeline is a list of events that shows events in chronological order.
• Timelines help us understand the sequence of events in the past.
• Timelines are not maps, but rather a visual representation of events over time.

Historical Sources and Records

• A historical source is a record of the past, providing evidence about historical events.
• Examples of historical sources include diaries and artifacts.
• Historical sources are not imaginary stories, but rather records of actual events.

The Indus Valley Civilization

• The Indus Valley Civilization developed a writing system.
• The civilization was known for its well-planned and organized cities.
• The Indus Valley Civilization did not build pyramids, unlike other civilizations.

The Mesolithic and Neolithic Ages

• In the Neolithic Age, people started farming, a major change from the previous nomadic hunting lifestyle.
• The Mesolithic Age was characterized by nomadic hunting, whereas the Neolithic Age was characterized by settled farming.
• The transition from hunting to farming marked a significant change in human societies during the Neolithic Age.