Neolithic Period
(Economic characteristics)
Primitive Economic System
Knowledge
Clans
Self-sustaining economy
Surpluses (excess)
No more hunt and gathering
Lands = production & wealth
Sedentary = cities & civilization
As reserves and for exchange (barter)
- Farmer
- Shepherd
- Fisherman
- Artisan
Class division
- Counter
- Warrior
- Merchant
- Leader of community
Work
Religion
State
Political System
Family
Beliefs
Paleolithic Period
(Old Stone Age)
Neolithic Period
(New Stone Age)
Pre-History 3,3 million years ago
Hunted - Gatherer economy
Last Ice Age 8000 - 9000 years ago
Food, materials for tools
Wild animals
Agriculture and Cattle Raising
Tools development
Climate knowledge
Subsistence
Domestication
Paleolithic Period
(Economic characteristics)
Society
No private property
No surpluses
(Excess)
Just the necessary
Analyze and Argue
(Audio recording)
1. What is your appreciation about the Paleolithic economic system in relation to the Neolithic period?
Nomads
Cooperation
2. Compare the Neolithic economic system with the economy that is practiced today.
No economic or social inequality
No accumulation of wealth
- Individual - Until 15:00
- Max. 5 min. - Describe, argue