Early Humans Review
Where did Humans Settle? 150,000 BCE Humans were living in Africa because of the warm weather Plenty of food was available (fruits, berries, and animals)
Where did Humans Settle? 80,000 BCE Earth’s climate turned much colder. Humans migrated to Asia in search of food and water
Where did Humans Settle? 40,000 BCE The Ice Age came to an end, so people started moving further north into Europe
Where did Humans Settle? 15,000 BCE Humans migrated from Asia to North America through the Bering Land Bridge
Early Humans Where did hominins settle? -Near food and water -Adapt to weather conditions and climate -Most scientists believe that hominins settled in East Africa because there was plentiful food (fruits and animals) -Migrated to Asia and Europe
Hominins Walk upright on two feet.
Early Humans Homo Habilis 2.5 million years ago Used stone tools
Early Humans Homo Erectus 1.7 million years ago Means “upright man”
Early Humans Homo Neanderthalensis (Neanderthals) 300,000 years ago Used fire Hunted small animals
Early Humans Homo Sapiens 200,000 years ago Large-brained
Early Humans During the last Ice Age (100,000 BCE – 8,000 BCE), the water level in the oceans dropped This revealed the Bering Land Bridge, connecting Asia to North America
Migration When a large group of people or animals moves from one place to another Humans originated in Africa and slowly migrated to different parts of the world over thousands of years
Early Human Tools Hearth- A stone fireplace Used for cooking and warmth
Early Human Tools Microlith- A small sharp blade made out of stone Spears- A stick or pole with a sharp point at the end Knives- A cutting tool with a sharp blade
Early Human Tools Fire- Used for cooking and warmth Used to drive animals into a certain area for hunting
Early Human Tools Needles- Used to make clothing Hooks- Used for hunting and fishing
3 Things Each Civilization Must Have Water Source Food Source Shelter
7 Characteristics of a Civilization As humans began to settle down and live in one place, civilizations developed During the Neolithic Revolution, humans began to live in one place and were no longer nomads because they learned how to farm for their food To be considered a civilization, there are seven characteristics that must be present: Cities, Job specialization, Government, Technology, Language, Social Classes, Religion