1. mId-termPowerpoint September 17, 2011 By: Melissa Goodwin Ways of the WorldParts I & II, Robert W. Strayer

2. Homo Sapiens & The Paleolithic Era 250,000 years ago Hunters and gatherers Paleolithic artwork, communication Populated the globe, beginning in Africa Represent %95 of time humankind has inhabited Earth

3. The Hazda Last people to practice Paleolithic lifestyle 1,000 members Nomadic group moving frequently within their region Living in grass huts Are threatened by modern society

5. Engineered over thousands of years

6. Manipulated by humankind and grew from only centimeters to 6-8 inches long, present day

7. Came to America in 1000 B.C.E. with migrating farmers

8. Peruvians began making Maize beer about 500 B.C.E.

9. Maize farming became widespread even before the arrival of pilgrims

10. Maize then migrated to Europe, Africa and Asia in the 16th-18th centuriesThe History of Corn/Maize

11. Olmec History: Founded in 1200 B.C.E. Located along the Gulf of Mexico Created from several competing chiefdoms First written language in America around 900 B.C.E. Economy relied on the farming of maize, beans and squash Had great influence on coming and future civilizations in America Famous for their artwork Created the “Colossal Heads” First civilization to practice ritual bloodletting and mesoamerican ballgame The Final First Civilization: OLMEC

13. The largest empire and surpassed their predecessors by far.

14. The Persian Empire encompassed a population of 35 million .

15. An absolute monarchy.

16. Worshiped great Persian God, Ahura Mazda.

18. Persian postal system was eventually adopted by the United States.

20. PERSIAN MONOTHEISM Introduced monotheism to Persia after the polytheism of earlier times. Zarathustra believed in one God, Ahura Mazda The source of all truth, light, and goodness. Achieved widespread support among Persian community. Never became and active missionary religion. Alexander the Great’s invasion was devastating to Zoroastrianism. It survived and held popularity through the Parthian and Sassanid dynasties. Did not spread past Persia. Some of it’s ideals found a place in the emerging Judaism religion. Zoroastrianism Zoroaster

21. Jesus of Nazareth Leader of the world’s second great universal religion, Christianity. His life and teachings had dramatic impact on world history. Born into a lower class family from a rural area. A “wisdom leader”, challenging beliefs of His time. Called for personal transformation and kindness to one another. Performed miracles through the power of God. He spoke on behalf of the poor and oppressed. His public life only lasted around three years, yet had a enormous impact.