Lesson 33 of 84 · World War 1
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepEarly Humans and the Stone Age
Early humans, known as hunter-gatherers, lived during the Stone Age, a period marked by the use of simple stone tools.
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Early humans, known as hunter-gatherers, lived during the Stone Age, a period marked by the use of simple stone tools. This era is divided into three phases: the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic. The Paleolithic era saw humans living in small nomadic groups, relying on hunting and foraging for survival. As the Neolithic period emerged, humans began to settle down and practice agriculture, leading to the development of permanent settlements and more complex societal structures.
Key Facts
The Stone Age is divided into three phases: Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic.
Paleolithic humans were nomadic and relied on hunting and gathering.
The Neolithic Revolution marked the transition from nomadic lifestyles to agriculture.
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1 of 2What characterized the Paleolithic era of the Stone Age?
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