Social Studies 2211 Unit Two Notes SCO 4.0: explain how innovations influence the human experience Unit 2 Innovations & Ideas Terms to know: 1. artifact 2. Australopithecus 3. before present (BP) 4. Before the Common Era (BCE) 5. Common Era (CE) 6. Culture 7. Early Modern Human 8. Hominid 9. Homo erectus 10. Homo habilis 11. Homo sapiens 12. Homo sapiens sapiens 13. Innovation 14. Invention 15. Lithic 16. Paleolithic 17. pre-history 18. technology 19. Catal Huyuk 20. Domestication 21. Agriculture 22. Fertile Crescent 23. Granary 24. First Agricultural Revolution 25. Neolithic Era 26. Neolithic Revolution 27. Artisan 28. Before Common Era (BCE) 29. Bronze Age 30. city-state 31. civilization 32. Cuneiform 33. Irrigation 34. Mesopotamia 35. metal working 36. merchant 37. scribe 38. specialization 39. aqueduct 40. gauloi 41. printing-press 42. steam engine 43. stirrup infrastructure 44. vaccine Before we look at how we ve changed, let s look at where we started https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrtcgagsjlu&list=plfpkzpolh--fnb7u-jbcnlc3t894w9xvr&index=2 What is the difference between an innovation and an invention? An innovation is when an existing object or method is changed so that they are more effective and/or efficient. An invention is when an entirely new object or method is introduced. Complete Thinking about Invention and Innovation activity. DETERMINING SIGNIFICANCE Historians try to determine how significant historical events are. To do this they must consider the following three criteria: 1. Magnitude: refers to the importance of the event or change 2. Scope: refers to how wide the effects spread 3. Duration: refers to how long the effects are experienced by society.
PERIODS IN HISTORY In this unit, we will examine examples of invention and innovations throughout history. We will keep in mind their significance and how they affected the lives of people. What is prehistory? Use the videos and your text to make notes on the following: 1. Define the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras by noting the years and defining features (food, living arrangements, language/culture, etc.) of each 2. Identify some tactics Neolithic peoples used to make their lives better and more predictable/secure 3. Identify some challenges brought on by those tactics/innovations 4. Connect some aspect of Neolithic life to modern life 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsivcdbs_ai&index=2&list=plpk47oclwgbousisyevymw_1qv7 WMiN-r (Paleo and Neo Stuff under 8 min) 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yocja_n5s1i&list=plpk47oclwgbousisyevymw_1qv7wminr&index=3 (John Greene in his Crash Course History debut under 11 min) 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8an7n2sqog&index=5&list=plpk47oclwgbousisyevymw_1q v7wmin-r (Hip Hughes on Neolithic Rev (10 min) 4.1 explain the significance of innovations during the Paleolithic Period (pre c. 10 000 BCE) HUMAN ORIGINS in Africa As you can see, humans are a relatively new addition to life on Earth. Prehistory refers to the period before humans developed writing systems. Because there are no written records from prehistoric peoples, discovering how they lived can be difficult. How do we know what life was like for prehistoric peoples? Archaeologists examine excavated sites for evidence: Bones can reveal physical appearance, height, diet, disease, and length of life. Artifacts (human-made objects) can reveal how people dressed, worshipped, or the types of work they did. Anthropologists study artifacts to learn about the culture of early humans. Culture refers to a people s unique way of life and involve shared ways of doing things in common. What components make up a people s culture?
How is culture learned? Early Hominid Discovery Mary Leakey lead the search for evidence of early human life in Laetoli (Tanzania) in East Africa. In 1978, they discovered prehistoric human-like footprints preserved in volcanic ash. These were left by creatures called australopithecines, a type of early hominid (creatures that walk upright). These footprints are believed to be 3,600,000 years old. In 1974, anthropologist Donald Johanson discovered the complete skeleton of an early female hominid in Ethiopia. She was nicknamed Lucy and lived around 3.5. million years ago. Paleolithic Period Period from about 2.5 million years ago to 8,000 BCE. Also known as the Old Stone Age Much of this period is referred to as the Ice Age, due to advancing and retreating glaciers. Characterized by the invention of tools, mastery of fire, development of language. Hominid Development Australopithecine Appeared 4 million years ago. Found in southern and east Africa First humanlike creatures. Could walk upright (helped with traveling great distances, carrying food, children, etc. Had developed the opposable thumb, making manipulation of small objects and tools easier. Homo habilis 2.5 million years ago Found in East Africa Name means man of skill First to make stone tools from lava rock to cut meat and break bone.
Homo erectus 1.6 million years ago Found in Africa, Asia, and Europe. First hominids to migrate from Africa Name means upright man May have been a more intelligent species than homo habilis (spoken language) Developed technology (ways of applying knowledge, tools and inventions to meet needs) Became skillful hunters creating tools for digging, scraping, and cutting First to use fire Modern Humans Homo sapiens Homo erectus developed into Homo sapiens, which means wise man, which is the name for modern humans. Physically similar to Homo erectus, but with larger brains Traditionally, there are two early classifications of Homo sapiens: Neanderthals 200,000 to 30,000 BCE Found in Europe and Southwest Asia First to have ritual burials and religious beliefs Powerfully built (slanted brow, muscles, thick bone) Lived in caves or temporary shelters to survive harsh Ice Age conditions Cro-Magnon 40,000BCE to 8,000 BCE Skeletal remains show they are identical to modern humans Migrated from North Africa to Europe and Asia Made specialized tools for planned hunts Studied animal habits and stalked prey Superior hunting made survival easier
Continued development of language and cooperation, giving advantages over Neanderthals Created cave paintings, musical instruments, jewelry At one time Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons were through to be direct ancestors of modern humans, but recent DNA testing indicates that Cro-Magnon and not Neanderthals became what we know to be modern humans. Hominid expansion Think about it 1. Which advance by a hominid group do you think was the most significant? Explain. 2. Which skill do you think gave hominids the most control of their environment toolmaking, use of fire, or language? Explain. 3. In your own words, write a paragraph that summarizes the significance of the Paleolithic Era in human development. 4.2 explain the significance of innovations during the Neolithic Period (c. 10 000 BCE to between 4500 and 2000 BCE) Text: 15-20 Humans try to control nature Human life underwent incredible changes near the end of the Paleolithic era due to technological innovations. Tools for survival For much of the Paleolithic Age, humans were nomads - highly mobile people with no fixed home, moving from place to place foraging and searching for food. In other words, they lived a huntergatherer lifestyle. Stone, bone, and wood were used to create more than 100 different tools with specific purposes. e.g., Cro-Magnons increased their food supply by developing new, specialized tools to make hunting more efficient (e.g., spears), knives, fish hooks and harpoons, bone needles, and chisels to make other tools. Artistic expression Other aspects of prehistoric human life can be seen through their art: cave paintings, animal sculptures, rock engravings and paintings jewelry of sea shells, lion teeth, bear claws polished beads from mammoth tusks 11.2 The Neolithic revolution Beginnings of Agriculture
C. 8000 BCE humans discovered that if they scattered seeds in some locations and returned the next season, new crops would be growing there. This discovery farming or agriculture meant people could now produce their own food rather than having to travel to gather it. This new idea would lead to the Neolithic Revolution (sometimes called the first agricultural revolution) and is one of the greatest breakthroughs in human history. Causes of the First Agricultural Revolution Though it is unclear exactly why people in many different regions began to develop agriculture around the same time, a change in climate is thought to be a key factor. Increasing temperatures provided longer growing seasons and made soil more productive. Supplies of grain resulted in a population boom due to the steady supply of food it offered (compare unpredictability of hunting). Mapping the shift towards agriculture Early Farming Methods Slash-and-burn farming was used by some groups to increase farming yields. Vegetation was cut and burned to clear a field Ashes increased fertility of soil Crops were planted for 1-2 years then rotated to another piece of land After a few years they would return to the initial site and repeat process Domestication involves the taming of animals like horses, dogs, goats and pigs. May have developed from driving herds of animals into natural enclosures (ravines or gorges) Man-made enclosures would make taming easier Provided steady source of protein Agriculture Spreads Jarmo, located near the Zagros Mountains in NE Iraq, is said to be the birthplace of agriculture Agricultural settlement from 9,000 years ago Wheat, barley, goats, pigs, sheep, horses Within a few thousand years, people in many other regions, especially in fertile river valleys, turned to farming Africa (Nile river) wheat, barley China (Huang He River) millet, wild rice Mexico and Central America corn, beans, squash
Catal Huyuk This settlement, in what is now Turkey, is the best example of an early Neolithic village. Here a fully settled agricultural existence was established. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnzrzkchn84 Complete Catal Huyuk sheet 4.3 explain how the Neolithic Revolution led to the rise of civilization Text 20-25 civilization Agriculture Causes Change People began dwelling in larger, more organized communities, such as farming villages and towns. From some of these settlements, cities gradually emerged, forming the backdrop of a more complex way of life civilization. The change from a nomadic hunting-gathering way of life to settled village life took a long time. Likewise, the change from village life to city life was a gradual process that spanned several generations. Effects of Agriculture Economic Changes Ancient people build irrigation systems to increase food production Food surpluses free some people to develop new skills and jobs Craftspeople make cloth, other objects; traders profit from exchange of goods Invention of wheel and sail enable traders to travel longer distances Social Changes A more complex and prosperous economy affected the social structure of village life social classes with varying wealth, power, and influence began to emerge Religion becomes more organized Farming peoples worshiped the many gods and goddesses who they believed had power over the rain, wind, and other forces of nature Civilization Develops Most historians believe that one of the first civilizations arose in Sumer, located in Mesopotamia, (part of modern Iraq). A civilization is often defined as a complex culture with five characteristics: 1. advanced cities 2. specialized workers 3. complex institutions 4. record keeping 5. advanced technology
Complete Civilization in Sumer Graphic Organizer and Case Study Historical innovations To understand the past it is often important to talk about our modern world. What innovations come to mind for the following topics? 1. Transportation 2. Infrastructure 3. Warfare 4. Communications 5. Health Care These five categories will form the basis of our next several classes as we explore some ancient, medieval, and modern innovations which have greatly impacted the human experience. Ancient innovations Gauloi (Phoenician boats ) After 1100 B.C.E the Phoenicians emerged to dominate trade in and around the eastern Mediterranean (in what is now Syria, Lebanon, and northern Israel. Phoenicia was located in a great spot for trade because it lay along well-traveled routes between Egypt and Asia. However, the Phoenicians did more than just trade with merchants who happened to pass through their region. The Phoenicians became expert sailors and went looking for opportunities to make money. Reputation for being remarkable shipbuilders and seafarers They explored and colonized areas in around the Mediterranean sea, Strait of Gibraltar and even Britain (according to some historians) Historians call them the carriers of civilization because they spread Middle East civilization around the Mediterranean Trade spread products and ideas from one place to another The Phoenicians established a range of colonies or settlements around the Mediterranean They became known for finely crafted bronze and silver goods, as well as glass. These goods and aspects of civilization spread throughout the southwestern Mediterranean as a result of their travel. The superior design of their sail boats made trade safer and more effective.
The most sought after Phoenician trade good was a red-purple dye that became the standard adornment of royalty from Mesopotamia, through Egypt, and up through the Roman Empire. It was created from snails and was so expensive, only the wealthiest could afford it. Competition between the city-state, the skill of the sailors who transported the goods (and their well made ships), and the high art attained by the craftsmen in manufacture of the goods made this possible. As merchants, the Phoenicians needed a way of recording transactions clearly and quickly so they developed a writing system that used symbols to represent sounds. The Phoenician system was phonetic that is, one sign was used for one sound. In this sense, they created the first alphabet. As they traveled around the Mediterranean, the Phoenicians introduced this writing system to their trading partners. Video History of the Phoenicians (first 5 minutes) - https://youtu.be/ojiolbt7q_y Complete The Phoenicians: Ancient Innovations in Transportation worksheet Roman Aqueducts What is the significance of water management in our society? (Think about issues we face, how would our differ without adequate water supplies?) Water management was also a concern for the Ancient Romans. They used aqueducts as a means to transport water from one place to another. An aqueduct is a water supply or navigable channel constructed to convey water. The name comes from the Latin for water (aqua) and to lead (ducere) In modern engineering, the term is used for any system of pipes, ditches, canals, tunnels, and other structures used for this purpose. In a more restricted use, aqueduct (occasionally water bridge) applies to any bridge or viaduct that transports water - instead of a path, road or railway - across a gap. Video - Engineering an Empire (https://youtu.be/jgn-kdh1a34) What would Rome and the Roman Empire have been like without the aqueducts? The Romans could not have built cities as big as they did without aqueducts and some of their cities wouldn't have existed at all. With water from aqueducts, the Romans could have their baths, their fountains, and their drinking water. Without imported water, their society would not have been a bath culture. The city would not been as clean without sewers took aqueduct overflow and flushed the refuse into the river, which damaged the river, but kept the city of Rome clean. With a population of 1 million at its peak, local rivers, wells, and springs would have become contaminated very easily.all major cities need reliable sources of water to sustain their populations. 4.4 explain the significance of select innovations from the Ancient, Pre-Modern, and Modern Eras Text: 73-76, 47,181 Medieval innovations The Stirrup A flat-based loop or ring hung from either side of a horse's saddle to support the rider's foot in mounting and riding. Simple yet innovative and revolutionary.
Prior to stirrups, horses had two primary functions in battle: pulling chariots, or serving as light cavalry to chase down routing enemy soldiers. Many mounted warriors dismounted before battle, using horses to help with travel and positioning. Riding without stirrups was exceedingly difficult requiring a extraordinarily skilled horseman to ride, let alone shoot, throw, or strike effectively at the same time. Originating in central Asia around 1000 BCE, the stirrup innovation created the mounted horsemen, which would dominate the battlefield for the next 2000 years. The stirrup allowed horsemen to travel faster over greater distances while carrying weapons such as spears, swords, or shields. Later the horse soldiers from North of China, the Mongols, led by leaders such as Genghis Khan, would conquered much of the known world relying on the advantages provided by the stirrup. Between 600 and 700 CE, steppe warriors from what is today Russia introduced the stirrup to Europe. Resisting Viking and mounted warriors from the East, the nobility of Europe began to fight on horseback as medieval knights. Combining the best ideas of the enemy with their own, they integrated mounted warriors, stirrups, saddles and lances into a new fighting system that was co-dependent on the economic structure of the society. The result was medieval mounted knights and feudalism. Feudalism was a social and political structure in which a vassal held land (and with it wealth) from a king or great lord in exchange for military service. Ownership of land was necessary to support numbers of horses to be used in battle. The stirrup gave mounted horse warriors greater effectiveness and importance in warfare, which would be reflected in their social position. Dr. Lynn White Jr. in his book Medieval Technology and Social Change states: Few inventions have been so simple as the stirrup, but few have had so catalytic an influence on history. The requirements of the new mode of warfare which it made possible found expression in a new form of western European society dominated by an aristocracy of warriors endowed with land so that they might fight in a new and highly specialized way. The Man on Horseback, as we have known him during the past millennium, was made possible by the stirrup. The simple invention of the stirrup changed the social and political make up of Western Europe. The Printing Press Prior to the invention of the printing press in 1450s, bookmaking entailed copying all the words and illustrations by hand (hence the name manuscript). Often the copying had been done onto parchment, animal skin that had been scraped until it was clean, smooth, and thin. The labour that went into creating them made each book very expensive (buying a book was like buying a car in today s money). When the German blacksmith Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1445, he forever changed the lives of people in Europe and, eventually, all over the world. Because Gutenberg's press could produce books quickly and with relatively little effort, bookmaking became much less expensive, allowing more people to buy reading material. Video (https://youtu.be/xzn_x6gpjec) When the German blacksmith Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1445, he forever changed the lives of people in Europe and, eventually, all over the world.
Because Gutenberg's press could produce books quickly and with relatively little effort, bookmaking became much less expensive, allowing more people to buy reading material. Video (https://youtu.be/xzn_x6gpjec) Changes in Society Printing makes information widely available Illiterate people benefit by having books read to them in their own language Published accounts of maps and charts lead to more discoveries Published legal proceedings and documents makes right clearer to people Increased literacy led to greater rates of education and the eventual challenging of the established order and existing ideas Political structures and religious practices are questioned Early modern innovations Smallpox Vaccine Smallpox is a viral infection and highly contagious. It forms blisters on the human body. It is a disease that requires close human contact to replicate and survive. The total incubation period lasts 12 days, at which point the patient will either have died or survived. The mortality rate is alarming and survivors suffered horrible disfigurement. Due to animal domestication and living into close proximity to animals, many diseases cross over to human hosts including smallpox. Over time many humans exposed to smallpox developed immunity. The same was not true for Native Americans who died in huge numbers after the introduction of Smallpox by Europeans. Edward Jenner Edward Jenner was an English country doctor in the late 1700s. In his practice, smallpox was one of the most common and worst problems he encountered. In 1788, a smallpox epidemic occurred where Jenner practiced medicine and he noticed that the cattle farmers were not the ones dying from smallpox. Jenner theorized that cowpox (a much milder but similar disease to smallpox) was somehow protecting the farmers. Jenner extracted cowpox fluid and exposed a local boy who developed cowpox. He then exposed the boy to smallpox who remained healthy. Jenner achieved his goal of smallpox protection through observation, trial and error and without knowledge of viruses. His breakthrough led to the advent of modern vaccinations. Once a global scourge and responsible for as many as 300-500 million deaths in the 20 th century alone, the last recorded death by smallpox was in 1978.
Steam Engine (Energy) Prior to the Industrial Revolution (See Unit 4), wind, water, tide and muscle - both animal and human - provided sources of energy, which neither caused pollution nor depleted finite natural resources. The use of coal, which can be burned to create steam power, dramatically changed the nature of work. It was 2-3 times more effective than burning wood. In the 1700s in Britain, vast coal deposits were known to exist, and new technology was being developed to collect this resource. The steam engine was developed to help miners access coal deeper in the ground. First located near coal mines, the steam engine would burn coal, which created great amounts of pressure that drove the piston in the engine. James Watt created a more efficient steam engine that burned less coal. This was also first used in the mining industry (making it cheaper to mine more coal), but others would use steam engines to power factories, boats, and locomotives (trains). With improved designs, the engine would be able to work much harder than man, animal, or wood fueled power. This dramatically increased production in many areas (it helped automate machines in factories), as well as greatly reduced travel times by land and sea.