WHI.2 -- The Emergence of Man

WHI.2 -- The Emergence of Man

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  WHI.2 -- Emergenceof Civilization SOL Comprehensive Review World History & Geography to 1500 A.D. Mr. Seward, Instructor of History I.C. Norcom High School
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  Impact of GeographicEnvironment on HunterGather Societies • Homo sapiens emerged in east Africa between 100,000 and 400,000 years ago. • Homo sapiens migrated from Africa to Eurasia, Australia, and the Americas. • Early humans were hunters and gatherers whose survival depended on the availability of wild plants and animals.
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  Characteristics of Hunter-GatherSocieties • Hunter-gatherer societies during the Paleolithic Era (Old Stone Age) – were nomadic, migrating in search of food, water, shelter – invented the first tools, including simple weapons – learned how to make and use fire – lived in clans – developed oral language – created “cave art.”
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  Advances of theNeolithic Era • Societies during the Neolithic Era (New Stone Age) – developed agriculture (domesticated plants) – domesticated animals – used advanced tools – made pottery – developed weaving skills.
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