PREHISTORYThe period before writing was

developed

ArchaeologyThe study of past societies through

artifacts

Paleolithic Age old stone age

Neolithic Age New Stone

Age

Development of Agriculture

Domestication of Animals

Bronze Age

Civilization (Latin for city) A complex

culture in which large numbers of human beings share a number of common elements

Characteristics of Civilization1. Advanced cities (center of trade)2. Government organizes and regulates human activity3. Religion (explain existence)4. Social Structure (the division of the social classes)5. Specialization of labor6. Writing7. Artistic activity- painting and sculpture

• Prehistory- the period before writing was developed.•  • Archaeology- the study of past societies through artifacts.•  • Paleolithic Age- Old stone age• Neolithic Age- New Stone age• Development of agriculture, Domestication of animals• Bronze Age- 3000-1200 B.C.•  • Civilization (Latin for city)• A complex culture in which large numbers of human

beings share a number of common elements•  • Characteristics of Civilization• Advanced cities (center of trade)• 2) Government organizes and regulates human activity• 3) Religion (explain existence)• 4) Social Structure (the division of the social classes)• 5) Specialization of labor• 6) Writing (keep accurate records)• 7) Artistic activity- painting and sculpture