Early Humans Paleolithic Ages

Tools of Discovery Historians—people who study and write about the human past History begins about 5,500 years ago, when people begin to write Archaeologist—people who hunt for evidence buried in the ground where settlements might have once been

Tools of Discovery Artifacts—weapons, tools, and other things made by humans which are dug up Fossils—traces of plants or animals that have been preserved in rocks

Paleolithic Era Also known as the “OLD STONE” age Began around 2.5 million years ago and ended around 8,000 B.C.

Hunters-Gatherers Nomads—were always on the move from place to place (traveled in groups of 30) Hunted—animals, fish, ate insects Gathered nuts, berries, fruits, grains, and plants Women stayed close to the campsite; Men hunted for animals

Hunting Techniques Hit animal with a club or drive them off of a cliff. Developed in to spears, traps, and bows and arrows

Adapting to the Environment Developed shelter out of wooden poles wrapped in animal hides Development of Fire! Rub two pieces of wood together to create fire.

Ice Age Period of long extreme cold 100,000 B.C. to 8,000 B.C. Mastery of fire helped people live in this environment

Language, Art, and Religion Spoken Language Cave Paintings Cave art might have had religious meaning such as bringing early people good luck

Invention of Tools Technology—tools and methods to help humans perform tasks Used a stone called Flint to make tools such as axes, hunting spears Over time, created sharper tools such as fishhooks and needles needles from animal bones to make nets, baskets, and sew hides together