Focus 9/7 Early Humans, according to archeologists, developed in east Africa and migrated. People began as hunters and gatherers searching for food on order to survive. They had no organized government and lived in what is known as the state of nature. Points for Discussion: How do archeologists study early humans? Critical Lens: Archeologists depend on artifacts to study early humans. Term to Know: migrate

HUMAN LIFE BEGINS Archaeologists like Mary Leaky believe human life began in the Great Rift Valley of Africa.

AFRICA Where is east Africa?

PREHISTORY Prehistory is a time before written records.

Paleolithic Age Earliest period of human history

Paleolithic Age Early people were nomads

Paleolithic Age Religion - early people were polytheistic (believed in many gods) - buried their dead with great care - cave paintings were often religious

NEOLITHIC REVOLUTION Neolithic Revolution was the start of farming and the domestication of animals.

Neolithic Revolution People stop being nomads and begin settling in villages. Start of civilization Early civilizations started in river valleys

Paleolithic Age vs. Neolithic Age Explain the difference between the Paleolithic Age and the Neolithic Age. Neolithic Revolution - Paleolithic Age

Neolithic Age Early civilizations began in north east Africa and the Middle East.