https://padlet.com/mjhorsecrazy/AfricaTimelineForRegionalStudiesAssignment Regional Studies Assignment en-us 2016-11-21 06:19:08 UTC 2016-11-21 07:46:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Templeball.png mjhorsecrazy https://padlet.com/mjhorsecrazy/AfricaTimelineForRegionalStudiesAssignment/wish/139001375 Qadan
After a long period of peace and safety provided by the location of the Nile River, we begin to see hints of conflict at Qadan. We see the use of weapons such as arrows and spears used against other humans in violent ways due to the limited food resources. We also see an increase in cemeteries as a result of the increased violence. As well as and increase in tools such as grinding stones.

Development of Human Culture
The use of violence and force to get what they need in order to survive.

Source
"Chapter 10: Holocene Africa." In The Human Past: World Prehistory & the Development of Human Societies, edited by Chris Scarre, 358-359. 3rd ed. London: Thames & Hudson.]]> 2016-11-21 06:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mjhorsecrazy/AfricaTimelineForRegionalStudiesAssignment/wish/139001375 mjhorsecrazy https://padlet.com/mjhorsecrazy/AfricaTimelineForRegionalStudiesAssignment/wish/139002942 Nabta Playa
During this time we see the domestication of cattle  which is likely caused by the climactic changes that caused the need to look for new and easy food sources. We see signs of permanent settlement by the use of more labor intensive structures. We see burial chambers being used and rituals performed in them. We also begin to see pottery starting to be introduced.

Development of Human Culture
The use of domesticated animals for food shows the movement from hunter/gatherer societies to more sophisticated and long-term sustainable societies. The use of burial chambers and sacrifices show the start of rituals and ceremonies and the beginning of thinking of the afterlife.

Source
"Chapter 10: Holocene Africa." In The Human Past: World Prehistory & the Development of Human Societies, edited by Chris Scarre, 358-361. 3rd ed. London: Thames & Hudson.

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Here we see the start of newer technology being used. We see woven flax used as yarn. We see pottery start to improve. We really start to see burials begin to have more meaning. They began to bury their dead in tomb-like structures with the bodies facing the West. We see them starting to bury the dead with material possessions l=such as jewelry, pottery, and food provisions such as cereal.

Development of Human Culture
Again, we begin to see more and more rituals and thoughts of the Afterlife being used in the burying of the dead.

Source
"Chapter 10: Holocene Africa." In The Human Past: World Prehistory & the Development of Human Societies, edited by Chris Scarre, 371-373. 3rd ed. London: Thames & Hudson.]]> 2016-11-21 07:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mjhorsecrazy/AfricaTimelineForRegionalStudiesAssignment/wish/139005586 mjhorsecrazy https://padlet.com/mjhorsecrazy/AfricaTimelineForRegionalStudiesAssignment/wish/139007538 Hierakonopolis
It is during this timeframe that we begin to see more and more artistic elements being added into the everyday lives of the ancient Egyptians. We see more decorative designs on pottery as well as more painting. They even began to make different types of pottery. One type for just plain everyday use and another that is for special occasions or burials. We begin to see an increase in warfare as well as an increase in the use of copper, and cemeteries.

Development of Human Culture
It seems that at this stage in Egyptian history, they are beginning to create items for pleasure and expression more than just practicality and use.

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"Chapter 10: Holocene Africa." In The Human Past: World Prehistory & the Development of Human Societies, edited by Chris Scarre, 372-373. 3rd ed. London: Thames & Hudson.]]> 2016-11-21 07:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mjhorsecrazy/AfricaTimelineForRegionalStudiesAssignment/wish/139007538