Year 3 History

When was the Stone Age?

• The Stone Age began around 1000 years ago, it was very cold.

• The Stone Age starts from when the first human like animals came into existence. The Stone Age covers a huge period of time, over 3 million years!

• The Stone Age started when animals began to roam the Earth. It lasted for 2000 years.

• The Stone Age began a very long time ago, it has been broken down into 5 different periods.

Why is it called the Stone Age?

• It is called the Stone Age because they used stone to make lots of money.

• It is called the Stone Age because they would dig for precious stone.

• It is called the Stone Age because the earliest humans used stone to make tools with a sharp edge or point.

What clothes did the early humans wear?

• They wore fancy silks and light clothing to keep cool.

• People wore cotton clothes that were made in the local factories.

• People wore animal skins to keep them warm, sewn together using bone needles.

In 2500BC the Stone Age ends and the Bronze Age begins, why is this?

• People start to use metal rather than just wood, stone, bone and animal skins.

• The early humans began using different materials, such as plastic and glass.

• They were bored in the Stone Age and decided the Bronze Age would be better.

Who is Howard Carter?

• Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 and found thousands of interesting artefacts.

• Howard Carter discovered remains of the early humans wearing clothes made out of animal skins.

• He is a famous author, he has written lots of stories about the Egyptians.

What was a Pharaoh?

• Pharaohs were the King or Queen of Egypt. A Pharaoh was the most important and powerful person in the kingdom.

• A Pharaoh is a large palace in Egypt where Kings and Queens were kept.

• Pharaohs were in charge of building the pyramids and ensuring the tombs were nicely decorated.

Why is Tutankhamun so famous?

• Tutankhamun was an old, wise King who made a huge impact on Egypt.

• Tutankhamun was only about 9 when he came to the throne and died when he was just 18. His tomb, full of treasure, was found undisturbed in the Valley of the Kings.

• Tutankhamun served the longest time on the throne during Ancient Egypt. His amazing tomb was full of treasure and was discovered in 1842.

What happened to some of the organs that were taken during mummification?

• They were placed in a treasure chest for people to find in the future.

• They were placed in a large stone coffin next to the body. This was supposed to protect the Pharaoh.

• They were placed in special jars called canopic jars. Each one protected a different organ.

Why was coal so important to the Victorians?

• It was their main source of power. They used it for: driving machinery, moving locomotives and steamships, cooking and heating.

• Coal was important because they could sell it and make lots of money.

• Coal was used for drawings. The Victorians needed lots of coal so they could draw and write.

Tick the correct statement.

• Mines were lovely place to work. Miners were given lots of breaks and spent most of their day outside in the sunshine.

• Mines were used to dig coal. Miners were treated well and paid a lot of money for their hard work.

• Mines were dangerous and there were many accidents. The mine owners didn't care about the health and safety of their workers - their profits were much more important to them.