CLA231H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Magna Graecia, Orientalizing Period, Iron Ore
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Italian bronze age in early 2nd century bce. Lecture topic: origins of civilization in italy down to the monarchy. Earliest periods -- we rely on archaeological record. Lived in villages that were clusters of a few huts. Members of villages generally belonged to a single clan. No differences in wealth or status as far as we can tell. And no division of labor other than basic one between men and women. Females filled roles of child bearing and rearing. Intro of bronze was major technological advance that occurred basically worldwide but at slightly different times (2) bronze age. Mined out of the ground melted separately, then combined and poured into moulds. Allowed for implements that were more refined than crude stone and mud tools. Also made tools to help in agricultural production. The production of bronze required agreement of trade and cooperation. Ital(cid:455) did(cid:374)"t ha(cid:448)e good deposits other areas had ri(cid:272)h deposits of (cid:272)oppor, ti(cid:374) or (cid:271)oth.
