Early Humans and the Agricultural Revolution Chapter 3

Chapter 3.1 Hunters-Gatherers Zf2XYshttps:// Zf2XYs

The Paleolithic Age Called the Stone Age –People used stone for tools and weapons –Means “Old Stone” –Also called the “Old Stone Age” –Lasted until 8000 B.C.

Surviving the Paleolithic Age People were nomads –People who regularly moved from place to place to survive –Traveled in groups of 20 or 30 –Search for food was main activity –Hunted buffalo, bison, goats, reindeer, fish –Gathered wild nuts, berries, fruits, grains

Finding Food Men-hunted large animals –Developed tracking methods –Used clubs –Drove animals off cliffs –Traps and spears increased chances of survival

Finding Food Women stayed close to camp Looked after children Searched woods for berries, nuts, and grains

The Invention of Tools Technology-tools and methods to perform tasks was first used by Paleolithic people Sticks, stones, and tree branches served as tools A hard stone called flint was used for cutting tools: axes, spears, bows, and arrows 2AICFA&list=PLikhmGxRmG_OgEounmLueDUZh6dMPK9bZ

Changing to Survive Climate affected how Paleolithic people lived Made clothing from animal skins Made tents and huts from mammoths bones

Fire Sparks Changes Paleolithic people discovered how to make fire –Produced fire by friction –Discovered iron pyrite gave off sparks

Language and Art Paleolithic man began to communicate –Developed language –Expressed themselves through art

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Lascaux, France

Ice Age Ice Age- periods of extreme cold Water level was lowered Exposed land bridge connecting continents of Asia and North America Allowed people to move into North America

How Did the Ice Age Affect Humans? Humans adapted to environment –Added fat to diet –Built sturdier shelter –Made clothing using animal fur –Use fire to keep warm –Ice Age ended about 9000 and 8000 B.C.