1. Lesson 2.1 Vocabulary Kevin W.
The First People
Lesson 2.1 Vocabulary Kevin W.

2. An artifact from prehistory.
Definition: The time before there was writing.
To study prehistory, historians rely on the work of archaeologists and anthropologists.
An artifact from prehistory.

3. Hominid Definition: An early ancestor of humans.
She and her husband, Louis Leakey, believed that the bones belonged to an early hominid.
An early hominid.

4. Ancestor Definition: A relative who lived in the past.
In fact, the bones belonged to an Australopithecus, one of the earliest ancestors of humans.
One of our early ancestors hunting.

5. Tool
Definition: A handheld object that has been modified to help a person accomplish a task.
To help in their studies, archaeologists divide the Stone Age into three periods based on the kinds of tools used at the time.
Some of the tools used in ancient times.

6. Paleolithic Era Definition: The first part of the Stone Age.
The Paleolithic Era lasted until about 10,000 years ago.
A picture of hunters
from the Paleolithic
Era.

7. Society Definition: A community of people who share a common culture.
As early humans developed tools and new hunting techniques, they formed societies.
An example of an early society.

8. Hunter-Gatherers
Definition: People who hunt animals and gather wild plants, seeds, fruits, and nuts to survive.
Women in hunter-gatherer societies probably took responsibility for collecting plants to eat.
Early hunter-gatherers.

9. Websites for Pictures
Prehistory Hominid Ancestor

10. Websites for Pictures (page 2)
Tools Paleolithic Era Society Hunter-Gatherers