Neolithic Revolution

“Humanity needs a ruler in order to thrive.” This statement, though strongly opposed by some, can be reasonably substantiated. Documents of the Neolithic age illustrate a unifying theme of societal organization and hierarchy brought about by the advent of government. This organization of society is furthermore seen as the driving force behind the advancement of humanity as a whole. Through the division of classes and tasks, society was able to function efficiently to become a more civilized and altogether prosperous entity. The Neolithic revolution, brought about by a shift to agriculture, instigated a dramatic transformation of society – the division of classes and formation of government. Though some may argue that the advent of this …show more content…
It was on the authority of this establishment that people were organized into societal classes and assigned specific tasks based on their ability. Though this allowed the people to enhance and expand their already established fields, the birth of a new organization merited the birth of new areas of expertise – many of which are still relevant in the prosperity of society today. In Aztec Tribute: Observations of Gonzalo Fernandez de Oviedo y Valdé , one such field of work is discussed. In this text, the Aztec government set a man in charge of collecting the tributes of the people and instigating the amount required by each person. The job of this tiquitlato was incredibly significant granted that the tributes or taxes were vital to the government’s prosperity and altogether existence. In examining this account of the Neolithic lifestyle and the contribution made here by the government, there exists a distinct similarity between the Aztec’s system of taxation and the current day’s. Government today, like that of the Aztecs in the past, depends on the taxes received from the people. Similarly, the equivalent of the tiquitlato could be considered to be an IRS agent. Here, one can see the contribution of the birth of the government, in creating a new trade and the adaption of this method in today’s world. Likewise, in Advice to …show more content…
In Neolithic times, one could infer that these were created to maintain structure and order – the primary purpose for modern laws. The Code of Hammurapi illustrates the role of the authoritarians and/or government, in keeping the peace. Here, Hammurapi dictates the laws of the land, to be obeyed by the people. This law not only encompasses domestic codes of conduct but communal laws as well. Thus, the institution of this law by the government serves to ensure an efficient and prosperous state. A similar moral code of conduct can be seen in Book of Exodus: Moses Leads the Hebrews from Egypt. In this record, Moses is given the task by God to lead the Israelite population out of Egypt, from bondage. In leaving civilization and venturing out into the desert, there seems to be a need for moral codes of conduct, to keep the people on the virtuous path. Thus, the Lord God institutes the Ten Commandments through Moses, and institutes laws that govern the way in which they should