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 The seven modern day Middle East countries of the Fertile Crescent are Israel, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. Think of this saying, "It Is Impossible To Juggle Live Snakes." Click here to try and guess the countries with this interactive map. Mesopotamia = Greek for land between two rivers (Tigris and Euphrates) Why did farming start after the end of the most recent Ice Age? climate stabilized - grew warmer and wetter; humans figured out that seeds made plants Why did nomads begin to settle down? 1. found areas with sufficient animals and plants to eat 2. built sturdier dwellings (shelters) 3. mortar and pestles used to grind grain were too heavy to carry 4. as farming grew more successful, they didn't want to leave surplus crops in heavy bins behind because invaders would steal the crops TREES 5 Ingredients of Civilization Type of government -central planning Reasonable social levels Enough food (stable food supply) Exceptionally developed culture Specialized jobs 6 Examples of Culture ALARM Art Laws Architecture Religions Music System of writing (not present in every advanced culture of the New Stone Age) Catal Huyuk The Four Gifts of Living Near a River flooding covers farmland with nutrient rich plant food that is left behind after flood waters recede water for irrigation protein rich food source (fish & birds) transportation route for trade and travel Catal Huyuk HOMES Homes connected Obsidian for sharp tools Mud houses Eat wheat, juniper berries & deer Self-sufficient Catal Huyuk CROPS Center of trade Raised Cattle Obsidian for sharp tools Practiced religion/had shrines Self-sufficient |
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