1. The Paleolithic Age
Chapter 1 – Section 1

2. The Paleolithic Age
Term used to designate the early period of human history – 2.5 million – 10,000 BC
Time period when humans began to use “stone tools”
Sometimes called the Old Stone Age

3. Hunting and Gathering
Early humans sustained themselves through hunting and gathering
Wild nuts, berries, fruits, wild grains, and green plants were gathered
Buffalo, horses, bison, and reindeer were hunted
Early man had a close relationship with their environment

4. Stone Tools Early man used hard stones, such as flint, to make tools
Hand axes were most common
Later tools included spears, bow and arrow used to hunt
Harpoons and fish hooks made of bone were used to fish

5. Gender Roles Women stayed closer to camp to care for family
Women also gather wild nuts and berries
Men were relied upon to hunt and would sometimes be gone days at a time

6. Use of Fire The ability to make fire occurred around 500,000 years ago
Fire provided warmth, kept wild animals away, and cooked food
Fire could also be used to harden tools

7. Creating Art
Early man created art to record the events of their daily lives
Early artists painted with twigs or used their fingers in caves
Some think the work was done to bring about good fortune in the hunts