CLA231H1 Lecture Notes - Montecchio Emilia, Year 3000, Orientalizing Period
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Lecture 1: origins of civilization in italy down to the monarchy. Occupants of italian peninsula used stone and wooden tools. Villages were clusters of a few huts. Division of labour only within the sexes. Lasted until the 1st millennium bce (900) Allowed for more refined implements - more sharp, hard. Developed tools that improved agricultural production - made it more efficient. Degree of skill and trade began to foster throughout the mediterranean. Very active metal trade - stretched from near east to britain. Arts and crafts trade also prominent without the mediterranean. Golden cup found in northern italy for m montecchio emilia: similar to cups from the same date found in germany and britain, shows trade in raw metals and arts/crafts. All sets stage for italy to flourish. Division of labour - experts in bronze items. Village life for the most part remained unchanged: no increase in settlements or status. Production of iron represented another technological leap.
