1. Prehistory to Early Civilizations
Paleolithic Era
Civilization
Neolithic Era

2. Prehistory: The period of time before writing existed
It includes the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras

3. Paleolithic Era: 2 million BCE to 8000 BCE

4. Paleolithic Era 2 million BCE to 8000 BCE
Old stone age: lasted from the appearance of man until the development of agriculture (farming)

5. Where are the oldest remains of humans found?

6. East Africa

7. Homo Sapiens
Homo Sapiens (Modern man) Emerged in Africa between 100,000 and 400,000 years ago

8. How did geography affect the lives of early humans?

9. Early humans were hunters and gatherers whose survival depended on the availability of wild plants and animals
They were nomadic (they migrated in search of food, water, and shelter).

10. They migrated from Africa to Eurasia (Europe/Asia), Australia, and the Americas

11. Migration Out of Africa

12. What were the characteristics of hunter-gatherer societies during the Paleolithic era?

13. Because they followed herds of animals they lived in temporary shelters (caves and tents).

14. Spent most of their time hunting or gathering food and water necessary for survival.

15. Lived in clans (extended family groups)

16. Technology:
The way people apply knowledge, tools, and inventions to meet their needs.

17. What technologies were developed during the Paleolithic era?

18. simple tools and weapons (made of stone, wood, etc.)

19. oral (spoken) language

20. fire
clothes (from animal skins and grasses)

21. cave art

22. The Age of Cave Art

23. Section Review
The period of time before writing existed is called prehistory or paleolithic?
Early humans arose in East Africa or Northern Europe?
The scientific term for modern humans is homo sapiens or homo habilis?
Early humans lived in extended family groups called villages or clans?
Why were early humans nomadic?
Name 5 technologies developed by Early Humans.

24. Section Review
Why were early humans nomadic? They were searching for food, water, and shelter and following migrating animals.
Name 5 technologies developed by Early Humans. simple tools and weapons, oral language, clothing, fire, and cave art