The Ancient near East: First Civilizations

Table of Contents

Introduction1

I.Evolution of Human Beings2

A.Hominids2

B.Homo Erectus2

C.Homo Sapiens Sapiens3

II.The Hunter-Gatherers of the Old Stone Age3

III.The Neolithic Revolution4

A.An Agricultural Revolution4

B.Neolithic Farming Village5

C.Consequences of the Neolithic revolution5

IV.The Emergence of Civilization6

V.The Western Civilization6

Conclusion7

Bibliography8

The Ancient near East: First Civilizations

Introduction

Western civilization has played an important role in the history of civilizations. It is important to get a complete understanding of the meaning and significance of the western civilization and the position of western civilization in the historical context. The modern progression in the society and development has modified the historical aspect of western civilization. However, there are several factors that reflect the values, religious traditions, theories, political systems, social structures, economic framework and cultural heritage of the ancient western civilization. The historical events and periods related to the western civilization would help the new students and new generation in getting an idea of the past. The new generation should learn the events and happenings of the past that have contributed in the development of the world and culture in which they live.

This paper discusses the significance and role of western civilization in the history. It discusses the ancient civilization and its progression into the western civilization. It also analyzes the impact of other civilizations on the procession and development of western civilization in the world. The paper also defines the influence of western civilizations on the people and cultures of other societies and cultures around the world.

Evolution of Human Beings

The early human creatures took several steps to evolve into Homo sapiens human beings. The early historians depend upon the primary data to develop pictures and images of their past and history but they had no record of a history which they can use for their analysis. The lack of record made the archeologists and anthropologist to rely on the information provided by the archeological information and the biological evidences. They used this data to devise theories and concepts about the past and history of civilization. However, in modern times, there are several comprehensive methods and tools that can be sued for analyzing and assessing the history.

Hominids

The data and information collected through the use of biological evidences and information along with the archeological facts and figures lead t the first identification of the human beings. The creatures were considered to be hominid which looks like human beings. These human like organisms subsist in the continent of Africa. These hominids lived for around three to four millions years in the continent of Africa. The earliest hominids invent the simple and first stone tools. They were also called as Australopithecines who originated from Africa and then flourished into other parts of the world including South Africa and east.

Homo Erectus

The hominids developed into another stage of human development which is the Homo erectus form of human beings. They were termed as Homo erectus due to the posture of their body which was straight and upright. Homo erectus means an upright human being. The emergence of Homo erectus leads to the development ...