1 The Emergence of Civilization

2 Prehistoric Peoples Hominids- humans and earlier humanlike creatures How do we learn about ancient peoples and their culture?

3 Prehistoric Peoples Donald Johanson- discovered a hominid skeleton that lived approximately 3.2 million years ago He named the skeleton Lucy after the Beatles song, “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.” Lucy belonged to a group called Australopithecus, or “southern ape.” Evidence suggests that Lucy spent most of the time walking upright.

4 Lucy Discovered Remains Reconstruction

5 Old Stone Age AKA the Paleolithic Age Approximately 2,500,000 B.C. – 10,000 B.C. Why do you think this time period is referred to as the Stone Age? Humans all belong to the species, Homo sapiens Homo sapiens appeared somewhere between 100,000 and 400,000 years ago.

6 Old Stone Age Ice Age Extremely cold periods in Earth’s history that took place within the last 1.7 million years Currently, we are living in a warm period that began about 10,000 years ago. Sea levels dropped, which formed land bridges. How might prehistory have been different if the Ice Age never took place?

7 Draw the Venn Diagram below: Neanderthal Cro-Magnon Work in pairs to complete the diagram 10 pts.

8 Middle Stone Age AKA the Mesolithic Age Lasted until about 10,000 years ago Advances: Weapons Bow and arrow Fish hooks and spears Harpoons Canoes Tamed dogs

9 New Stone Age AKA the Neolithic Age Lasted until about 4,000 years ago Advances Grinded and polished stone instead of chipping it Permanent settlements Agriculture Domesticated animals such as cattle, goats, sheep and pigs Neolithic agricultural revolution Advantages/disadvantages of relying on agriculture?

10 In-class Activity Neanderthals on Trial Work in groups of 3 or 4 to complete the activity. Write your answers on the back of the paper using complete sentences. Each group member must hand in a paper. 10 pts

11 Homework? Section 1 Review # pts Use complete sentences

12 Video Clip APPROXIMATELY 35,000 years ago: Neanderthals died out Cro-Magnon peoples appeared Evidence suggests that it is possible two different human species may have come into contact with one another Search: Neanderthal