* Animal domestication: the process of bringing wild animals under human control for use as food, labor, or companionship.
* Pottery: the art of making vessels and other objects from clay.
* Textiles: the production of cloth from fibers such as wool, cotton, and linen.
* Cities: permanent settlements with a high population density.
* Trade: the exchange of goods and services between individuals and groups.
* Social stratification: the division of society into different classes or groups based on wealth, power, or other factors.
* Religion: the belief in and worship of supernatural beings or forces.