How civilizations formed

By Rachel Lee
  • The Neolithic Era starts in the Middle or Near East. It is a time when people move from the hunting and gathering stage and start settling down in one location. They discover that seeds can be planted so crops can grow.
    9000 BCE

    The Neolithic Era starts in the Middle or Near East. It is a time when people move from the hunting and gathering stage and start settling down in one location. They discover that seeds can be planted so crops can grow.

    I put this here because this is where the Neolithic era starts.
  • Farming begins in the eastern part of Asia Minor or the southwestern part of Asia. Seeds are cultivated and animals are domesticated. People start setting up villages and small communities.
    9000 BCE

    Farming begins in the eastern part of Asia Minor or the southwestern part of Asia. Seeds are cultivated and animals are domesticated. People start setting up villages and small communities.

    This is important because animals are now used for work. And plants are also being grown
  • Some of the tools that are used during this time are sickles or curved cutting knives made of flint, and axes and hammers made of polished stone.
    9000 BCE

    Some of the tools that are used during this time are sickles or curved cutting knives made of flint, and axes and hammers made of polished stone.

    I put this here because people can now use tools to catch food, protect themselves, etc.
  • Animals, such as sheep and goats, are herded and raised as food sources. Eventually pigs and cattle are domesticated as well.
    8000 BCE

    Animals, such as sheep and goats, are herded and raised as food sources. Eventually pigs and cattle are domesticated as well.

    Animals are now used as a food source so people can feed themselves. Then later pigs and cattle will be used for work as well.
  • In south central Asia Minor, the community of Çatal Höyük develops.Wheat, vegetables, and barley are grown. The area is full of the volcanic rock obsidian, which is used to make sharp blade tools and weapons. Houses are made with bricks of mud and straw.
    6000 BCE

    In south central Asia Minor, the community of Çatal Höyük develops.Wheat, vegetables, and barley are grown. The area is full of the volcanic rock obsidian, which is used to make sharp blade tools and weapons. Houses are made with bricks of mud and straw.

    The obsidian and volcanic rock are used to make stronger tools that would last them longer. Wheat, vegetable, and barley are grown to make food.
  • The plow replaces the digging stick as a means to dig up the ground and make it ready for planting. The early plow is pulled by humans. Eventually animals are used.
    4500 BCE

    The plow replaces the digging stick as a means to dig up the ground and make it ready for planting. The early plow is pulled by humans. Eventually animals are used.

    Plows are used to replace the use of a digging stick. The plow makes it easier to dig the ground and plant things.
  • Starting in the Middle East, the Neolithic period starts to move into the Copper Age as copper tools replace stone tools.
    3700 BCE

    Starting in the Middle East, the Neolithic period starts to move into the Copper Age as copper tools replace stone tools.

    The copper tools replace the stone tools so they are even stronger. Then eventually all groups will move onto copper,bronze, and/or iron tools.
  • The Indus Valley Civilization showed signs of cultivation of cardamom, mustard, turmeric, and pepper. Some places indicated fermentation of grains, fruit juices, and grains. Sugar was already being produced in India.

    The Indus Valley Civilization showed signs of cultivation of cardamom, mustard, turmeric, and pepper. Some places indicated fermentation of grains, fruit juices, and grains. Sugar was already being produced in India.

    More food/spices are grown in the Indus Valley. Fruit juice, sugar, etc were already being grown in India.