CLAS 2P34 Lecture : CLAS 2P34.docx
22 Nov 2012
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We are using a concept created by a civilization to describe themselves (latin term) The process of developing cities began in the near east; it is considered the birthplace of. The word culture is preferred, but prof likes civilization. How did this all happen? turning point for the beginning of settlement occurs c. 10 000 bce after the last ice age. Starts with clans then villages then towns. This is a major change cities finally develop c. 4000 bce. Development of trust in others to organize a community. Gordon childe coins the term urban revolution . He meant rather it is a complete alteration to human pattern. Greece and rome are hailed as important cultural basis of our own culture. Inherited political, cultural, technological, art and architectural ideas from them. However the greek and romans inherited from earlier cultures. The invention of writing is a good example. Cuneiform (mesopotamia) hieroglyphs greek inscription roman codex. No need for all to be farmers.
