The Paleolithic Age

These are the remains, such as bones and teeth, of organisms that lived long ago.

• Artifacts

• Fossils

• Archaeology

• Anthropolgy

These are human-made objects, such as stone tools.

• Artifacts

• Fossils

• Archaeology

• Anthrology

Early Homo sapiens did all of these EXCEPT:

• Communicated through speech

• Created cave paintings

• Buried their dead

• Built complex cities

By studying tools uncovered at prehistoric sites, archaeologist learn what?

• More about the people's religion

• What the people looked like

• What jobs they needed to do

• Who their enemies were

What greatly altered the landscape in which Paleolithic people lived?

• Earthquakes

• Climate change

• Animal migration

• rain

100,000 years ago what turned into an oasis, or a green area where plants can grow?

• Antarctica, one of coldest places on Earth.

• Mount Everest, one of the highest points on Earth.

• The Sahara, one of the harshest deserts on Earth.

• Disneyland, one of the happiest places on Earth.

What was a particularly valuable technology learned during the Paleolithic age?

• The ability to capture and control fire.

• The ability to melt metal to create advanced weapons.

• The ability to predict weather based on stars.

• The ability to run long distances to escape danger.

What did Paleolithic people use to develop tools that helped them adapt to new environments and climates?

• Rocks

• Technology

• Plants

• Cave paintings

Around 70,000 years ago, where did Paleolithic people first migrate to after they left Africa?

• Southwest Asia

• North America
• South America
• Europe

What did the land bridge between Siberia and North America allow?

• Migration of humans and animals
• Creation of new trade routes
• Formation of new landmasses
• Transportation of goods and resources