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Creation of Civilization
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Learning Objectives
- Be able to describe key scientific findings about human origins
- Be able to list human achievements during the Stone Age
- Be able to describe the emergence of modern humans
Homo Erectus
- Appeared about 1.6 million years ago in East Africa.
- Used intelligence to develop technology- ways of applying knowledge, tools and inventions to meet a person's needs.
- First to use fire. Where would we be without fire?
What happened in the Stone Age?
- Began to develop languages. How did languages help Homo Erectus's chances of survival?
- Humans began to develop tools. First tools began to appear in the Paleolithic Age.
- The Neolithic Age saw humans develop polished stone tools, pottery, and agriculture began to flourish.
- Homo Habilis- appeared in East Africa around 2.5 million years ago. First to develop tools.
Stone Age
Modern Humans
- Paleolithic Age- lasted about 2.5 million years ago to 8000 B.C.
Finding Humans
- Many scientists believe Homo Erectus developed into Homo Sapiens.
- Neolithic Age- lasted about 8000 B.C. to 3000 B.C.
- Neanderthals- lived from 200,000 B.C. to 30,000 B.C. Powerfully built, and sought to explain the world. Developed religious beliefs and performed rituals.
- Prehistory dates back before written language was invented, some 5,000 years ago!
- Cro-Magnons- emerged about 40,000 years ago and are identical to modern humans. Planned hunts- studied animals and stalked their pray. Also developed an advanced skill in spoken language.
Scientists Discover Clues
- Artifacts- remains, such as tools, jewelry, and other human made objects.
- Anthropologists- scientists who study civilizations and people, looking to learn about their language, culture, and way of life.
- Culture- people's unique way of life.
- Paleontologists- scientists who study fossils
Early Human Discoveries
- 1978- Mary Leakey discovers prehistoric human footprints.
- 1974- Donald Johanson discovers "Lucy", a complete skeleton of a human that lived 3.5 million years ago.
- Characteristics of early humans- walking upright and the opposable thumb.
Human Origins
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