Lesson 1 of 84 · World History
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Early humans, known as Homo sapiens, emerged around 200,000 years ago in Africa.
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Then & Now
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Early humans, known as Homo sapiens, emerged around 200,000 years ago in Africa. During the Stone Age, they developed essential survival skills such as tool-making, hunting, and gathering. This era is characterized by the use of stone tools and the gradual transition from nomadic lifestyles to settled communities. The social structures of early humans were simple, often organized into small groups that relied on cooperation for survival.
Key Facts
Homo sapiens first appeared approximately 200,000 years ago.
The Stone Age is divided into three periods: Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic.
Early humans were primarily nomadic hunters and gatherers.
Timeline
Astronauts land on the Moon
The Berlin Wall falls
September 11 attacks change U.S. security policy
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What significant development characterized the lives of early humans during the Stone Age?
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