What distinguished the first human-like creatures from our closest relatives among the apes? Describe and explain how modern man evolved.

Answer the questions in as much detail as you can!

1-What distinguished the first human-like creatures from our closest relatives among the apes? Describe and explain how modern man evolved.

2-How did the first people make a living? How was their society organized?

3-How did agriculture originate? What advantages and disadvantages were there in the new way of making a living?

4-It is usually argued that the difference between rich and poor arose with the agricultural society. Why? Explain!

5-What was it that distinguished high culture compared to earlier stages in human development? Why did several high cultures arise around large rivers?

6-Explain the following phenomena and concepts: domestication, nomads, the land of two rivers, cuneiform writing, hieroglyphs, walking graffiti.