I thought it was interesting how the Neolithic era is also called the new Stone Age. It really struck me how important agriculture and animal domestication was during this era. Because I’m taking a biology class right now, it is important for me to understand the importance of farming and our biodiversity. I learned through the reading that during this area seeds and agriculture played a great part into survival. It is important to note this because this was the noted first time that plants were being domesticated for the survival of it’s people. I thought it was important to note this information because this form of agriculture we can say influences other civilizations, and can be seen throughout the world.

What I also found that was important and was mentioned in the reading was the use of flint and productions of materials. The flint was used for making tools that were strong and sturdy. This really got me thinking on how much tools have evolved from where they started.

I’ve always been interested on how important women’s roles were during different eras. As I gathered information, I learned that woman were a vital for plant gathering. Irrigation systems were also run by woman who helped control the planting.

I am very interested in the first known civilizations. It was a refresher for me to remind myself that the first known civilization was the Olmec. I took a lot of anthropology and art of Latin America and it is cool to know that there is a replica of an Olmec head on campus. My former instructed, Edgar Torres also discovered a Mayan artifact while he was doing anthropological research in Central America. I think it is very important to realize all of the small discoveries that the ancient people made that have influenced and shaped our future today.