Early Humans - Language and Art

Early Humans - Language and Art

Open Ended

How did early humans improve their lives?

The Development of Language

• Humans were the first hominids to have a larynx low enough and long enough to create the sounds that make up human speech

• The development of spoken language allowed human to communicate quickly and easily

• Language allowed humans to spread knowledge and develop culture

Open Ended

What effect did the development of speech and language have on human society?

Multiple Choice

The development of spoken language made which of these possible?

• The beginning of farming

• The creation of human culture

• The migration of humans to different continents

• The establishments of early cities

The Beginnings of Art

• Evidence of art has been found as early as 35,000 years ago.

• Art skills were unchanged for nearly 10,000 years.

• Cave paintings often showed animals.

• The creation of art shows that humans had moved beyond simply struggling to survive and had begun to create culture.

Multiple Choice

Based on the first forms of art produced, what have archaeologists inferred about early human art?

• They were created with advanced tools

• They were for record keeping

• They served practical purposes

• Their art reflected their cultural ideas

Open Ended

What purpose did art serve in early human society?