Early Societies: Timeline 1 (6 MYA To 1 BCE)
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What to Focus On
- Australopithecus fossils in Africa are dated to 5.6 mya.
- Homo sapiens fossils in Africa date to 195,000 BP.
- Fire was used in Africa by 1.4 mya and in Europe by 400,000 BP.
- The shift to settled agriculture began around 10,000 years ago.
- West Asia grew wheat, barley, peas, and pulses.
- East and Southeast Asia grew millet and rice.
- Earthen pots were used for storage and cooking.
- Mortars and pestles processed grain.
- Stone axes and hoes helped in cultivation.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Human history begins with settled agriculture and cities.
The shift to settled agriculture and the rise of cities happened at the same time.
Domestication of animals and using them for ploughs and carts happened together.
Memory Tips
Shift from nomadic life to settled agriculture
West Asian crops
East and Southeast Asian crops
Domesticated animals in early societies
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