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Early humans made tools from what materials?
Stone, Bone and wood
What were the roles of women in early societies?
They were gatherers and were seen as givers of life.
How large were early human hunting and gathering bands?
20-30 people
What did early humans believe about the dead?
There was an afterlife
Why was the invention of farming so important?
It allowed people to stay in one place and build communities
What does “Paleolithic” mean?
Old Stone Age
What does “Neolithic” mean?
What was one psychological need of early humans?
Moving from place to place
What did cave paintings often show?
What caused people to settle down and form villages?
The start of farming
How many years ago did the paleolithic era end?
12,000 years ago
What major change began during the Neolithic Era?
Farming
What did early humans use for shelter during the Ice Age?
Caves and rocky overhangs
What did early humans eat?
Fruits, nuts, grains and roots
Which settlement was one of the first large Neolithic villages?
Catalhoyuk in Anatolia, Turkey