Paleolithic Era, Mesolithic Era, and Neolithic Era
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Paleolithic Era, Mesolithic Era, and Neolithic Era
What was going on back then?
What we are about to discuss is EVOLUTION THEORY.
It may conflict with your religious beliefs of CREATIONISM—that a supreme being (God) created man and all the earth’s creatures.
You are NOT being forced to accept evolution as truth—you just have to know the idea exists in the scientific community just as the idea of creationism in the religious community.
ReviewIf EVOLUTION is your
cup of tea you believe that…
Modern humans evolved over thousands of year in Africa from ape-like creatures
Developing an opposable thumb (to grip things)
Walking on two legs instead of four
More ReviewTypes of
HOMINIDS…
Handy ManUpright ManNeanderthalsCro-Magnon Man
What did they look like?
How did they survive?
AKA (Also Known As)Paleolithic EraOld Stone AgeMesolithic EraMiddle Stone Age Neolithic EraNew Stone Age
DatesPaleolithic EraOld Stone
Age22,000BCMesolithic EraMiddle Stone
Age18,000 BC Neolithic EraNew Stone Age8,000
BC
Old Stone Age PeopleHunters and
GatherersNomadic—meaning
they were always moving in search of food, water, shelter
Made fireDeveloped spoken
languageInvented stone
tools and weapons (STONE age—get it?)
New Stone Age PeopleMade better
weapons and tools (bow and arrow, throwing spear, needles, fishhooks)
Created pottery, clothing, and jewelry
Settled in villages
But Most Importantly…The New Stone Age
developed AGRICULTURE!
They grew crops and domesticated animals for meat, milk, and eggs)
This was a HUGE revolution
It is also the main difference between the Old and New Stone Age
What would your own life be like the the New Stone Age (Agricultural) Revolution had never occurred?
Essay ExamsAssessments that ask you to
write.Usually, you’re given the topic
beforehand.It’s your job study, however,
studying for essay exams is different.
You prep by designing your argument.
You test by putting your argument into cohesive sentences and logical paragraphs.
StepsFirst, you must fully understand the
topic. (So do research and read.)Then, you must brainstorm about
your points. (Determine what is most important.)
Next, you must construct your essay. (Create an outline.)
Last, you must practice writing your essay. (This could be done once with your outline and once without keeping time in mind.)
World History Essay ExamThursday, September 29, 2011Topic: Explain how the Old Stone
Age differed from the New Stone Age