Paleolithic
Was the Paleolithic Era the "New Stone Age" or "Old Stone Age?"
Old Stone Age
How did nomads FIRST discover fire?
A lightning strike
How did nomads communicate?
sounds and grunts, gestures, and cave art
Was the Neolithic Era the "New Stone Age" or "Old Stone Age?"
New Stone Age
What things would people gather?
berries, green plants, wild grains, nuts
What kind of tools did they make?
Spears, knives, bows/arrows, clothes, fishhook, needle
Nomads are people who....
move around regularly from place to place to survive.
What is specialization?
What animals would the men hunt?
buffalo, wild goats, reindeers, fish, bison...
What is the definition of technology?
tools and methods to perform tasks
What kind of homes did nomads live in?
caves, rock overhangs, tents, huts, igloos
Describe the domestication of animals. What animals were used? How were they used?
pigs, cows, buffalo, sheep, chickens, horses, goats, dogs
- Used for meat, eggs, milk, wool, hide (skin), bones, work/labor
How did people migrate?
Ice sheets formed a "land bridge" which allowed people to move to other continents and spread out.
Why did fire change everything? List at least 3 things!
- cooked food
- provided warmth
- scared animals away
- light at night
- tracking/navigation
- smoking meat
- shared stories/information is exchanged
How many people were in their "band" or group usually?
20-30 members
How did agriculture change everything?
led to trade, government, more jobs, increased population growth, specialization, no longer moving around constantly, consistent food supply,