Prehistory

What is prehistory?

• history before spoken language

• history before written language

• history before the modern era

• history before time began

What is an archaeologist?

• Scientist who studies how people came to North America

• Scientist who studies artifacts

• Scientist who studies culture of prehistoric people

• All of the above

Is this a fossil or artifact?

• Fossil
• Artifact

Is this a fossil or artifact?

• Fossil
• Artifact

Is this a fossil or artifact?

• Fossil
• Artifact

Is this a fossil or artifact?

• Fossil
• Artifact

The preserved remains or traces of organisms that lived in the past are ________________

• Fossils

• Extinct

• Gone forever

• Artifacts

What is an artifact

• something a paleontologist finds 
• Any object made by  humans left behind
  
• The remains of an animal or plant that died and  left a bone or imprint long ago.
• a book

How did the invention of spears help people living in the Paleolithic period?

• They were able to become better farmers.

• They were able to domesticate animals.

• They were able to cut down trees.

• They were able to hunt wild animals.

The early period of human history

• Iron Age
• Bronze Age
• Ancient Age
• Stone Age