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Vocabulary Paleolithic Age- Old Stone Age. A period of time in human history characterized by the use of stone tools and the use of hunting and gathering as a food source. Nomad- a person who wonders from place to place. Systematic Agriculture- growing food on a daily basis Hunter-gatherer- a member of a nomadic people who live chiefly by hunting, fishing, and harvesting wild food. Neolithic Revolution (aka Agriculture Revolution)- the shift from hunting of animals and gathering of food to the keeping of animals and the growing of food on a regular basis. Domestication- the taming of animals for human use, such as work or as food. Civilization-A complex culture in which large numbers of human beings share a number of common elements.

Paleolithic and Neolithic Period

Belief that the first human civilization “came out of” Africa Out of Africa Theory Belief that the first human civilization “came out of” Africa

Paleolithic Age (Old Stone Age) Dates from 2.5 million to 8,000 BCE. Early humans used stone tools, Hunter-gatherers They were nomadic people (moved place to place). Found shelter in caves or created shelters using wooden poles and animal hides. Used fire to keep warm and to cook their food. Cave paintings

Neolithic Age (New Stone Age) Dates from about 10,000 to 8,000 years ago Polished tools such as wedges, saws, drills, chisels, and needles Period of systematic agriculture (growing food on a regular basis) and domestication (adapt for human use) of animals

Neolithic (Agriculture) Revolution The shift  from hunting animals and gathering food to using of animals and growing of food Occurred at different times around the world Humans had greater control over their world Began to settle in communities *Possibly the most important development in human history

Civilization A complex culture in which large numbers of human beings share a number of common elements: Rise of Cities Growth of Governments (maintain food surplus) Organized Religion Social Structure Use of Writing Artistic Activity

Assignment Cave Paintings Illustrate the daily life of a person in the Paleolithic age. On the back, explain your drawings in 3-4 sentences. REMEMBER: No Cities No electricity No words animals exist plants exist Your cave painting needs to be creative, original, and colorful.