1. Paleolithic Age or Era
the period of the Stone Age that began about 2.5 to 2 million years ago, marked by the earliest use of tools made of chipped stone
Foragers - A group of people who survive by hunting and gathering over a large region. (Constantly Moving)

2. Foraging Advantages Close Family Ties – Lived with close relatives.
No Hierarchical Structure – No Leaders (Women have a role and are appreciated)
Women and Children Gather
Men Hunt Large Game
Not as Difficult as Farming (Some Leisure Time Available)
Social Opportunities
Fewer Conflicts between People

3. Disadvantages of Foraging
Only able to create things you can take with you
Shorter Lives
Little Communication Outside of your Family
No Advancement in Lifestyle
Have to Constantly Move to Find Food

4. The Neolithic Revolution
Neolithic Revolution is a Turning Point
Turning Point -turning point an event or occurrence which causes a very significant change.
Neolithic Era – New Stone Age

5. Why is the Neolithic Era a Turning Point
Changes Society and Culture
Building of Settlements
Technology Expansion
Supply of Food and Surplus

6. Advantages and Disadvantages of Farming
Sedentary Lifestyle
Allowed the building of settlements
Allowed the population to grow
Technology Expansion
Accumulate or Store materials
Controllable food stock
Disadvantages
Need to change the environment in order to keep up with population growth
Very, very difficult
Leads to hierarchical leadership
Diseases
More Conflict

7. How did Agriculture change Culture?
Markets
Trade with Neighbors
Laws
Education
Further Technology Development
Writing
Religion
Specialization of Jobs
Monuments
Social Hierarchy