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What is the Paleolithic Era?
The period of human history that used stones, bone and other natural resources to make tools and cave art.
What is the Neolithic Era?
The period of human history when humans began to develop agriculture and animals domestication.
What types of communication were used during the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras?
How did people obtain food during the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras?
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What type of family structure prevailed during the Paleolithic Era?
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What type of family structure prevailed during the Neolithic Era?
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Who was typically the head of the family during the Paleolithic Era?
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Who was typically the head of the family during the Neolithic Era?
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Why did the Neolithic Era have a nuclear family structure?
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What was the food availability like during the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras?
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What is a potential downside of having food surpluses in modern times?
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What type of religion was practiced during both the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras?
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Study Notes
Paleolithic Era (Old Stone Age)
- Characterized by the use of stone tools, bones, and natural materials for crafting and artistic expression.
- Noteworthy for cave art, illustrating early humans' creativity and communication.
- Lived in extended family units, consisting of 30-50 individuals in tribes.
- Food acquisition relied on hunting and gathering methods, including plants, insects, seafood, and various meats.
- Social structure was patriarchal, with men primarily responsible for hunting and women for gathering.
Neolithic Era (New Stone Age)
- Marked by the emergence of agriculture and animal domestication, transforming food production and lifestyle.
- Development of advanced communication methods, including the invention of the plow and wheel, alongside the use of writing systems, symbols, pictographs, and hieroglyphics.
- Family units shifted to nuclear families due to increased resources, allowing for more stable living conditions.
- Dominated by matriarchal leadership, where the mother became the head of the family.
- Experienced food surpluses, leading to more stable communities, although excess food raised concerns about waste and unsold produce.
Religion and Beliefs
- Both eras practiced polytheism and shared beliefs in life after death.
- Common practice included burying the dead, reflecting strong spiritual beliefs and reverence for life continuity.
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Explore the fundamental differences between the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras through this quiz. Discover key features such as tool-making, art, and the advent of agriculture. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of prehistoric human development.
