Vocab
Time period that translates to "old stone".
What is:Paleolithic
What is: 2.5 million bce
Most archaeologists agree that humans originated in _________.
What is: Africa
The ice age ________ sea levels which exposed land bridges.
What is: Lowered
The discovery of ___________ allowed early humans to produce a stable food supply and settle in permanent communities.
What is: Farming
Scientists that study physical objects from ancient times.
What is: Archaeologists
When did the paleolithic age end?
What is: 8,000 bce.
The mass movement of people from one place to another.
What is: Migration
What is: Language
The ________ __________ is the time frame when humans switched from hunting and gathering to farming.
What is: Agricultural Revolution
People who move from place to place to survive.
What is: Nomads
Paleolithic people usually travelled in groups of __ to __ people.
What is: 20-30
Humans first migrated from Africa to _________.
What is: Europe
What is: 100,000
Construction made of large stones is called __________ construction.
What is: Megalithic
A period of time when most of Earth is covered in snow/ice.
What is: Ice Age
Where did paleolithic people usually live?
What is: Caves, natural shelters, or huts made from animal skins.
After crossing Europe, humans migrated to this isolated continent.
What is: Australia
This discovery allowed early humans to cook food and deter predators.
What is: Fire
This megalithic structure is found in England and consists of large stones in a circular pattern.
What is: Stonehenge
The way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs.
What is: Culture
What is: Animals
Humans reached North America _______ years ago.
What is: 15,000 - 20,000 years ago.
What is: Resources
This megalithic structure is found in Turkey and consists of massive pillars and intricate carvings.
What is: Gobekli Tepe