Paleolithic vs. Neolithic Eras

Shelters were permanent and were made out of bricks or wood.

• Neolithic

• Paleolithic

• Both

Clothing was made out of animal skins and was made to be comfortable.

• Neolithic

• Paleolithic

• Both

This era was a time of specialization, where people started to discover the idea of "jobs" such as farmer or tool maker.

• Neolithic

• Paleolithic

• Both

The idea of "private ownership" did NOT really exist at this time. Most items were shared.

• Neolithic

• Paleolithic

• Both

People lived shorter lives due to disease.

• Neolithic

• Paleolithic

• Both

People did NOT have a consistent food source and they often had to move around frequently in search of food and water.

• Neolithic

• Paleolithic

• Both

Which group of people would have lived in a shelter like this?

• Neolithic People

• Paleolithic People

• Both

People in this time period were able to use fire.

• Neolithic

• Paleolithic

• Both

What is NOT a benefit of being able to use and control fire?

• source of heat

• light

• defense against wild animals

• hunting

What era does this picture represent?

• Neolithic

• Paleolithic

• Both

• Neither