Chapter 2: Prehistoric People
What is the definition of “prehistory”? When did prehistory end?
Prehistory is the period of time before the invention of writing. It ended 5,000 years ago.
What is the definition of civilization?
Civilization is a time when people progressed culturally and began to live in cities.
How did Paleolithic people live? How old did they live to be?
Paleolithic poeple got their food by hunting and gathering. The women and children gathered berries while their counterparts hunted and fished for fresh meat. Their lifespans were around 20-25 years.
List five things that people made or sought that led towards civilization.
1. shelter (clothing, caves, etc...)
2. tools (used to farm, hunt, gather, etc...)
3. Fire (was used to intimidate large animals, cook, and stay warm)
4. Language (allowed them to communicate)
5. Crops (allowed them to stay in one place)
Compare and Contrast the similarities and differences between the Neanderthals and the Cro-Magnons.
Neanderthals were good hunters and built many shelters. They were also the first to bury their dead. They worked off of more instinct where as Cro Magnons were tool makers. Like Neanderthals, cro-magnons were good hunters. They were also artists and "first leaders".
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