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The Two Stone Ages

The Two Stone Ages. World History A Forest Lake High School Mr. Koch. Paleolithic Age. “Old Stone Age” (~2million BC – 10,000 BC) Evidence suggests humans originated in East Africa and spread throughout rest of world. Paleolithic Age.

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The Two Stone Ages

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  1. The Two Stone Ages World History A Forest Lake High School Mr. Koch

  2. Paleolithic Age “Old Stone Age” (~2million BC – 10,000 BC) • Evidence suggests humans originated in East Africa and spread throughout rest of world

  3. Paleolithic Age • Nomadic – traveled from place to place in small groups of hunter/gatherers • Dependent upon environment • Adapted for survival • Made stone, bone, wood tools • Developed language • Invented clothing, built fires • Ice ages

  4. Paleolithic Age • Religion • Animism – spirits reside in animals, objects, dreams, etc. • Worshipped earth-mother goddess • Belief in afterlife – buried people with possessions

  5. Neolithic Age “New Stone Age” (began around 9,000 BC) • MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH!!!...

  6. Neolithic Age • FARMING Why does this matter so much?...

  7. Neolithic Age • Then began domesticating animals • Populations begin to increase

  8. Neolithic Age • Begin seeing elements of civilization emerging • Communities organizing • Elders make decisions • Warfare, warriors become important • Start having more possessions • Developed calendars to schedule farming

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