1. Early Humans Review

2. 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)

3. Where did Humans Settle?
80,000 BCE
Earth’s climate turned much colder.
Humans migrated to Asia in search of food and water

4. Where did Humans Settle?
40,000 BCE
The Ice Age came to an end, so people started moving further north into Europe

5. Where did Humans Settle?
15,000 BCE
Humans migrated from Asia to North America through the Bering Land Bridge

6. 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

7. Hominins
Walk upright on two feet.

8. Early Humans
Homo Habilis
2.5 million years ago
Used stone tools

9. Early Humans
Homo Erectus
1.7 million years ago
Means “upright man”

10. Early Humans Homo Neanderthalensis (Neanderthals) 300,000 years ago
Used fire
Hunted small animals

11. Early Humans
Homo Sapiens
200,000 years ago
Large-brained

12. 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

13. 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

14. Early Human Tools Hearth- A stone fireplace
Used for cooking and warmth

15. 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

16. Early Human Tools Fire- Used for cooking and warmth
Used to drive animals into a certain area for hunting

17. Early Human Tools Needles- Used to make clothing
Hooks- Used for hunting and fishing

18. 3 Things Each Civilization Must Have
Water Source
Food Source
Shelter

19. 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