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Paleolithic vs neolithic age
The document discusses the distinction between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, also known as the Old and New Stone Ages. The Paleolithic period began around 2.6 million years ago with the advent of stone tools and lasted until around 10,000 BCE. It was characterized by nomadic hunter-gatherer societies using chipped stone tools. The Neolithic period began around 10,000 BCE and lasted until around 2,000 BCE, characterized by more settled agricultural societies using polished stone tools and domesticating plants and animals. Key differences included permanent dwellings, private property, more advanced tools and weapons, clothing, and the development of trade networks and organized religion/government in the Neolithic period.
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Paleolithic vs neolithic age
- 1. • Eras canhave definitive start and end points (prehistory vs. history for example). • Today we are learning about the “New Stone Age” and “Old Stone Age.” • What do you think is the distinction between the two? When would it start and end? Who do you think would have been around at the time?
- 2. Paleolithic vs. Neolithic 1EB BRITISHCOUNCIL PROGRAMME STUDENTS
- 4. Paleolithic • “Paleo” =old, “-lithic”= stone • Begins 2.6 million years ago with advent of stone tools • Lasts until about 10,000 BCE • Sometimes referred to as “Old Stone Age” • Hominids + Homo Sapiens
- 5. “Lucy” • Oldest, mostintact hominid ever found • Approx. 3 million years old – Before stone tools! • 3 ½ feet tall • Australopithecus afarensis (Lucy is much easier to say!)
- 6. Neolithic • “Neo” =new, “-lithic” = stone • 10,000 BCE to about 2,000 BCE • Called the “New Stone Age” • Only Homo Sapiens live into this era – Otzi
- 7. Dwellings • Paleolithic Age-Caves, huts, and skin tents • Neolithic Age- Mud bricks with timber
- 9. Lifestyle • Paleolithic – Nomadic –Groups of up to 50 – Tribal – Hunters & Gathers • Neolithic – Sedentary – Permanent settlements – Raise livestock/agriculture – Family structure changes
- 10. Tools • Paleolithic – Chippedstone – Wood weapons – Light, dull tools • Neolithic – Polished stone – Sharpened by grinding
- 11. Clothes • Paleolithic – Animalskin/hide • Neolithic – Animal skin/hides – Woven garments
- 12. Government. • Paleolithic – Tribal/clan –Ruled by elders or the powerful – Matriarchal or patriarchal • Neolithic – Military and religious leaders – Monarchy develops – Less equality among the sexes
- 13. Economy • Paleolithic – Noprivate property – Limited trade • Neolithic – Concept of private property emerges – Land, livestock and tools could now be “owned” – Trade networks develop
- 14. Health • Paleolithic – Healthierdiet of meat and wild plants – Humans were taller and lived longer compared to Neolithic people • Neolithic – Less nutritious diet of mostly grains – People were shorter and had a lower life expectancy – New diseases emerge – Women had more children
- 15. Art Paleolithic • Cave paintings Neolithic •Wall paintings • Pottery • Bone flute
- 16. Food • Paleolithic – Huntersand Gatherers – Meat, fish, berries – Store only what they can carry • Neolithic – Grew crops such as corn, wheat, beans – Storage for surplus
- 17. Main Discovery • Paleolithic –Fire – Rough stone tools • Neolithic – Agriculture – Tools of polished stone
- 18. Compare both agesin your notebook Paleolithic Neolithic FOOD SHELTER CLOTHING TOOLS
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- 20. Homework • Create aflyer that will persuade a human living in 10,000 BCE to either switch to agriculture from hunting and gathering or switch from hunting and gathering to agriculture. Include information from today’s lesson! • This should be colorful, factual, and interesting!