Worldview
What is Worldview?
Worldview is how you see the world around you. It is based on your beliefs, morals and values that shape how you see the world.
True or False:
Western People believe that everything is connected
false
According to science, when did the stone age begin?
over 2.5 million years ago
What was a neanderthal known as?
A subspecies of humans
These early humans hunted animals and gathered plants for food
Hunter Gatherers
This worldview is based on the belief in a spiritual world
Indigenous Worldview
True or False:
Your worldview is based in how you are raised.
True.
This stone age is known as the longest stone age by a wide margin.
The Paleolithic or Old Stone Age
What is the definition for "humans"
intelligent people who were the first to utilize fire
This group of humans moved around in search of food
nomads
This worldview has the belief in scientific evidence, proof.
Western Worldview
True or False:
Westerners are judged on how successful they are
True.
These "humans" were a subspecies that co-existed with the first humans during the Old Stone Age. What were they known as?
Neanderthals
This subspecies had large brains than the modern human
What did early humans use for shelter?
caves or rock shelters, branches or animal hides and some used plant fibers
Which worldview believes that everything on the earth is alive and has a spirit?
Indigenous Worldview
True or False:
Indigenous People believe in a spiritual world
True
These tiny sharp rocks were used to make serrated knives
microliths
This species spoke in grunts-also known as the "first" language according to science
Humans
What was the Agricultural Revolution?
refers to a shift in gathering food to planting food
List 2 differences between Western Worldview and Indigenous Worldview
Indigenous-Many truths based on experiences, everything is connected (people to the environment), Land is sacred, Humans are NOT the most the important in the world, People are comfortable based on how many relationships they have
Western-belief in science, proof. There's only one truth, based on science. We are by ourselves, we only have one job here. Humans are the most important beings in the world. People look for success-money and fame.
True or False:
Westerners believe more in a scientific evidence/proof.
True
Microliths were used during which stone age?
Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age
This species had thicker bones than the other species
Humans
How did the agricultural revolution change how early humans lived?
the planting of crops gave the people a reliable source of food, clothing and bones.