2. HOW DID SIMPLESOCIETIES DEVELOP? Primary societies develop into complex societies through the division on LABOR! The organization and ranking of society was important why? To give order Create rules to live by Give each citizen a job
3. What affects the organization and development of society? The affects of SCARCITYwas the major impact on the organization and development of societies What’s scarcity? The amount or lack of resources in a given area.
4. The creation of a simple society: Scenario: You and your classmates along with some friends (about 100) are ship wrecked on a deserted island w/o any hope of return. What are the most important needs you have to address?
5. ANSWER IS… FOOD You might start gathering Fruit, grains, water, berries, etc. What would be the advantages of switching to agriculture? Dependable resource Draw sources of food on the island
6. Questions to Think About How would you organize? With a group this small you might not need one Would you have a leader? Everyone most likely would support themselves, decisions would be made by the group when necessary What kind of group decisions might you want/ have to make? As you progress there are other needs…