(Ancient Times)
The time before writing was invented
What is prehistory?
the preserved remains of a living thing
What is a fossil?
This species was part of the primate family and walked upright on two feet
What is a hominid?
The first hominid was discovered on this continent
What is Africa?
The process by which organisms change and develop over time
What is evolution?
when people live together in one area and share common elements
What is civilization?
This allowed early hominids to cook food, produce light, heat and clear land for planting
What is fire?
This means a way of life, how people live
What is culture
man made objects that tell us about the past
What are artifacts?
when people use animals for human use
What is domestication?
This is the first stone age.
What is the Paleolithic Age?
Humans during the Paleolithic Age were classified as these type of people because of what they did to survive
Who are hunters and gathers?
this type of scientist study artifacts and human remains
Who is an archeologist?
These people are skilled workers
Who are artisans?
This Age preceded the Iron Age and is known for the Bronze tools and weapons made during this time
What is the Bronze Age?
These scientist study human societies and cultures
Who are anthropologist?
the movement of people from place to place
What is migration?
This is the place where the first hominid was found
Where is the Olduvai Gorge in TANZANIA?
This woman was accredited with the discovery of the first hominid
Who was Mary Leakey?
Early humans used this to send messages and communicate during prehistoric times since writing was not yet developed
What is art?