1. Do Now: If History is the study of the past… then what is Pre-History? “ It is now clear that long before the invention of writing , human beings made a place for their species in the natural world and laid the social, economic, and cultural foundations on which their successors built increasingly complex societies.” Bentley p.8
5. Australopithecus Hominids --> any member of the family of two-legged primates that includes all humans. 4,000,000 BCE – 1,000,000 BCE
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11. Humans evolved over a long period time and developed more advanced brains, which allowed them to spread out in the world and adapt their environments to suit their needs. Summary 4,000,000 BCE – 1,000,000 BCE 2,500,000 BCE – 200,000 BCE 200,000 BCE – 10,000 BCE Australopithecus Homo Erectus Homo Sapiens
13. The Paleolithic Age “ Paleolithic” --> “ Old Stone ” Age Hunting (men) & gathering (women) --> small bands of 20-30 humans NOMADIC (moving from place to place) 2,500,000 BCE – 10,000 BCE
21. What do these paintings tell us about Paleolithic Culture? Cave Paintings
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23. Paleolithic peoples lived in small nomadic bands with few class distinctions, and had an interest in art and simple spiritual beliefs. Summary Homo Sapiens Neanderthals ( 200,000 BCE – 30,000 BCE ) Cro-Magnons ( 40,000 BCE – 10,000 BCE ) Homo Sapien Sapien (40,000 BCE-Present )
