Lesson 33 of 84 · World Religions
⭐ 30 XP🤝 People CircleEarly Humans and the Stone Age
Early humans, often referred to as hunter-gatherers, existed during the Stone Age, a period characterized by the use of stone tools.
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Early humans, often referred to as hunter-gatherers, existed during the Stone Age, a period characterized by the use of stone tools. This era is divided into three phases: the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic. In the Paleolithic phase, humans lived in small groups, relying on hunting and foraging for sustenance. As they transitioned to the Neolithic period, the development of agriculture led to settled communities. This shift not only changed their lifestyle but also laid the foundation for complex societies and the eventual rise of religions as they sought to understand their world.
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The Stone Age is divided into the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic phases.
Early humans were primarily hunter-gatherers during the Paleolithic phase.
The Neolithic Revolution marked the transition to agriculture and settled communities.
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1 of 2Which phase of the Stone Age is characterized by the development of agriculture?
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