Transcript Ancient Near East

Ancient Near East
Origins of agriculture
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Fertile Crescent 10,000-12,000 years ago
◦ Domesticated plants and animals
◦ Development of Pastoralism
◦ Allowed for development of human
settlements
◦ Eventual development of city-states
What factors do you believe contributed to
the development of agriculture in the
ancient near east?
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Ice Age
◦ Climate (leveled out)
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Wild Grass (Wheat)
◦ More vegetation
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Dryer, cooler climate
◦ Lasted for 11,000 years
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Saving and cultivating seeds
First City
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Catalhoyuk
Origins of Nomadic Pastoralism
Fertile Crescent 5,000-9,000 years ago
 Possibilities:
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◦ Agriculture and animal husbandry
◦ Foraging and following wild herds
*Leave very small amount of belongings
making it hard to see goods left behind*
Project
Groups of 3
 5-7 minute presentation
 All members of group must take part in
presentation.
 Graded:
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◦ Research of topic (group)
◦ Presentation (individually)