If you ever look back on history, you will notice how the Eurasian cultures developed and became civilized quicker than many other civilizations. Some individuals may ask why that happened and what caused it. Specifically, one new Guinean man simply asked Jared Diamond, “Why you white men have so much cargo and we New Guineans have so little?” Diamond thought this was a simple question; however, he did not have a simple answer. Over time and research, he found the answer lies in innovations starting in the Fertile Crescent and geography itself. However, this is just one possibility or factor.
Today, we take fire for granted. We never really think about using it, but the people of the fertile crescent did. One innovation that started in the Fertile Crescent and spread through Eurasia was the ability to use fire well. Once there was a surplus of food, specialists could work. The innovation of using fire helped these people advance greatly. They were able to use fire of 1000 degrees to make plaster for their walls. Furthermore, it lead to the molding of steel which is a very big achievement that help civilizations enormously. WIthout this simple thing that began in the fertile crescent, we wouldn’t have some of the advancements that we have today. …show more content…
We also take this for granted. We just go to the supermarket to pick up produce, but it wasn’t always like that. Before farming people were hunter gatherers who followed their food. Agriculture started civilization as we know it today. The started by domesticated crops such as: wheat, barley, and other grains. They also domesticated animals such as cattle. This innovation also spread throughout Eurasia quickly helping western
Today, we take fire for granted. We never really think about using it, but the people of the fertile crescent did. One innovation that started in the Fertile Crescent and spread through Eurasia was the ability to use fire well. Once there was a surplus of food, specialists could work. The innovation of using fire helped these people advance greatly. They were able to use fire of 1000 degrees to make plaster for their walls. Furthermore, it lead to the molding of steel which is a very big achievement that help civilizations enormously. WIthout this simple thing that began in the fertile crescent, we wouldn’t have some of the advancements that we have today. …show more content…
We also take this for granted. We just go to the supermarket to pick up produce, but it wasn’t always like that. Before farming people were hunter gatherers who followed their food. Agriculture started civilization as we know it today. The started by domesticated crops such as: wheat, barley, and other grains. They also domesticated animals such as cattle. This innovation also spread throughout Eurasia quickly helping western