The Early Humans and The Neolithic Revolution
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Time Estimation
[edit | edit source]Time estimation for the completion of the required material in this section.
- Lecture = 30 min.
- Required Reading & Review Questions = 40-50 min.
- Test Yourself Questions = 30-40 min.
Lecture
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Outline
- The Evolution of Human
- The Paleolithic (Old Stone) Age
- The Neolithic (New Stone) Age
- The Primitive Society
Abbreviations
- m.y.a. stands for million years ago
- B.C., Before Christ
- A.D. "anno Domini"
Required Reading
[edit | edit source]- Prehistory. Read the main essay only not the linked essays.
Review Questions
[edit | edit source]- What was the human evolution.
- What are the main differences between the Old Stone (Paleolithic) and the New Stone (Neolithic) Age?
Test Yourself Questions
[edit | edit source]- Describe changes in human life from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic Age.
Additional Information
[edit | edit source]Further Reading
[edit | edit source]- Tattersall,Ian et al., Eds. Encyclopedia of Human Evolution and Prehistory. 2nd ed. New York: 2000. An encyclopedic work on human evolution and prehistory updated with the latest solid developments in the field.
- Hublin, Jean-Jacques. "The Quest for Adam." Archaeology 52 (July/August 1999): 26-35. A survey of the latest theories on human evolution. Abastract
Chronology
[edit | edit source]| The Early Humans and The Neolithic Revolution | |
Period
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Time
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| Emergence of the human race | 3.5 m.y.a - 3000.000 B.C. |
| Paleolithic (Old Stone) Age | 3000.000 - 7000 B.C. |
| Neolithic (New Stone) Age | 7000 - 3100 B.C. |
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