1. Paleolithic vs. Neolithic

2. The oldest human footprints in the world were unearthed at Laetoli, near Olduvai Gorge, in Tanzinia. These footprints led Owen Lovejoy to conclude that even these early hominids walked with an upright, striding gait just as modern humans do.

3. Lucy - is one of the oldest and most complete skeletons of human ancestry, which was discovered by Don Johanson in Ethiopia's Afar Triangle.

4. Characteristics of Paleolithic Period
The people were hunters and gatherers
They lived in small groups of about people
Followed animal & plan life
Developed simple tools from stone, bone or wood

5. Out of Africa

6. Neolithic Period Live in one place—permanent villages—near rivers
Farming, plants, raising animals
Artisans—jobs

7. Characteristics of Neolithic Period
Cities
Gov’t
Religion
Economy
Social Structure
Writing

9. Skara Brae An early Neolithic village