Paleolithic
Which is the longest period of time in history?
Paleolithic Era
What is a tribe?
Small settlements of 20-30 people
How was the first fire started?
Lightning from a thunder storm
What does "decorate" mean?
To make (something) look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it.
How were stone tools made?
They shaped stones by hitting another stone on it
When did the Paleolithic era begin?
300,000 years ago
Define "nomad"
They didn't settle in the same place
What are the two ways to start a fire?
1. Rubbing two stones together
2. Rubbing a stick against a tree trunk
What did they use to paint in the caves?
Paint brushes and fingers
Why were stone tools key to surviving?
They made hunting and fishing easier and more effective
Where did the Paleolithic era begin?
Africa
What were the nomads looking for?
A location to fish, hunt, and collect food
Why was fire important?
It kept the tribe warm and it allowed them to cook their food
What did the cave paintings represent?
Hunting scenes
What were the names of some of the tools they made?
Knives or arrowheards
Which time era came after the Paleolithic times?
Neolithic Era
What were some of their favorite foods?
Wild berries, deer, bisons, and mammoths
What did they do to the people that died?
Burried them
What were the 3 ingredients used to make paint?
Soil, blood, and plants
Bones and wood
What does Paleolithic translate as?
Old Stone
Why did the nomads pray to the sun and rain?
To ask for food abundance
BONUS: What are the four elements that fire is made out of?
Carbon dioxide, water vapor, oxygen, and nitrogen
When did art in Paleolithic times begin?
35,000 years ago
What marked the end of the Paleolithic times and the beginning of Neolithic times?
The practice of agriculture and cattle raising