paleolithic+neolithic revolution Flashcards
TIME PERIOD:
When did the Paleolithic Era occur?
Approximately 2.5 million years ago to 10,000 BCE.
LIFE STYLE:
What was the lifestyle of Paleolithic people?
Nomadic hunter-gatherers
SHELTER:
What kind of shelters did Paleolithic people use?
Temporary shelters, often caves or simple huts
FOOD:
How did Paleolithic people obtain food?
Hunted animals, fished, and gathered wild plants
TOOLS:
What tools did Paleolithic people use?
Simple stone tools, like hand axes and spears
SOCIAL STRUCTURE:
What was the social structure of Paleolithic groups?
Small groups or tribes, often family-based
ART & CULTURE:
What kind of art did Paleolithic people create?
Cave paintings, carvings, and early music.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
What were some key developments in the Paleolithic Era?
Use of fire, development of language, and basic clothing from animal hides
TIME PERIOD:
When did the Neolithic Era occur?
Approximately 10,000 BCE to 3,000 BCE.
LIFESTYLE:
What was the lifestyle of Neolithic people?
Settled farming communities
SHELTER:
What kind of shelters did Neolithic people use?
Permanent homes made from mud bricks, stone, and wood
FOOD:
How did Neolithic people obtain food?
Agriculture (farming of crops) and domestication of animals
TOOLS:
What tools did Neolithic people use?
Advanced stone tools, pottery, and the wheel.
SOCIAL STRUCTURE:
What was the social structure of Neolithic communities?
Larger communities with social hierarchies
ART & CULTURE:
What kind of art did Neolithic people create?
Pottery, weaving, and more sophisticated art forms
