Paleolithic and Neolithic Era (early human)

Historian

someone who studies written history

Anthropologist

someone who studies modern and past humans and how they're related

Archaeologist

someone who studies fossil and artifacts

Time Period

Paleolithic Age (Old Stone Age): Approximately 2.5 million years ago to around 10,000 BCE

Hunter-Gatherers

The main means of subsistence through hunting wild animals and foraging for plants.

Nomadic

People who move around to follow something (don’t stay in one place at a time)

they usually followed a heard of animals

Stone Tools

Early tools made from flint, obsidian, and other stones

Oldowan Tools

Simple chipped stone tools

Acheulean Tools

Handaxes and cleavers

Mousterian Tools

More sophisticated tools like scrapers and points

Fire

Evidence of controlled use of fire for cooking and protection

Cave Paintings

featuring animals and abstract symbols

Varied Diet

Included meat, fish, fruits, nuts, and seeds; their diet was highly dependent on the environment

Health

life expectancy was low but no chronic diseases

Migration

Early humans migrated out of Africa into Europe, Asia, and eventually the Americas

Adaptation

Adapted to a wide range of environments, from tropical forests to cold tundras

Early Language

Evidence suggests the development of complex communication systems, though the exact nature is not known

Transition

The shift towards the Neolithic Age (New Stone Age) is marked by the development of agriculture, settled communities, and more complex societies.