Early Humans and Stone Ages

Study Notes

Early Humans

Australopithecus was nicknamed the "Southern Ape"
Homo Habilis was nicknamed the "Handy Man" and was the first species to make tools
Homo Habilis could use fire but not make it
Homo Erectus was nicknamed the "Upright Man" and was the first to make fire
Neanderthals were nicknamed the "Wise Man" and were the first to bury their dead

Paleolithic Era (Old Stone Age)

Bands of 20-30 people lived a nomadic lifestyle
They searched for food and were food gatherers
The Paleolithic era is characterized by the use of stone tools

Neolithic Era (New Stone Age)

The Neolithic Era is characterized by the use of metal tools and weapons
Agriculture and farming began in this era
Villages and government developed
Specialization of jobs was a major change in the Neolithic era
People became food producers

Key Concepts

Domestication involved taming animals
Specialization of jobs occurred because not everyone was needed to get food
Farming may have been discovered when women noticed seeds could be planted
Some effects of farming included: specialization, which led to an increase in population, which led to the development of villages, and then government

Description

Explore the development of early humans from the Australopithecus to Neanderthals, and the transition from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic eras. This quiz covers key concepts such as tool usage, nomadic lifestyles, and the origins of agriculture. Test your knowledge on the characteristics and innovations of these significant periods in human history.