Introduction to Societal Issues

Characteristics of Society

• values

• beliefs

• cultures

What is a characteristic of more advanced societies?

What are the four stages of preindustrial society?

What was the characteristic of the hunter-gatherer stage in preindustrial society?

What did people in the preindustrial era rely on to survive?

Where did people shelter in the preindustrial era?

They sheltered in: 1.Cave Dwelling 2.Rock Shelter 3.Temporary structures of plant and animal materials

Rock Shelter

Temporary structures of plant and animal materials

The pastoral stage had a focus on domesticated animals, including breeding and farming them for resources.