Unveiling the Stone Age: A Journey into Human Prehistory
Written and Illustrated
by
Phillip Martin
The
Stone
Age
is the
period of
human
history before
the
Bronze
Age
and the
Iron Age
.
The Stone Age
The
Stone Age
gets its
name from stones.
But why?
It is the age when
early humans first
started using stones
for their tools and
weapons. This was a
game changer
helping them
hunt, build and make their lives easier.
The Stone Age
Archaeologists
study artifacts to determine
when and where the
Stone Age
started.
Not all places on the planet
had development at
the same time so dates
vary. But, people
started using tools
about
two million
years ago
.
The Stone Age
Archaeologists divide the Stone Age into
three
periods
, depending on the sophistication of the
tools used.
The Stone Age
The three periods are
the
Paleolithic Age
(Old Stone Age), the
Mesolithic Age
(Middle
Stone Age) and the
Neolithic Age
(New
Stone Age).
The Stone Age
The
Paleolithic Age
(Old Stone Age) took
place during the last
ice age.
It may come as a
surprise to learn, the
Paleolithic Age
lasted
so long it accounts for
99% of all human
history!
The Stone Age
In the
Paleolithic Age
, tools
were also made from wood
and bone.
Languages developed and
people even began to express
themselves
with art on
the walls of caves.
The Stone Age
The
Mesolithic
Age
(Middle
Stone Age) was
the period of
time between the
ice age and the
introduction of
farming.
The Stone Age
During the
Mesolithic Age
,
weapons were more refined
and smaller. This included
arrows and spears.
Man’s best friend,
the faithful
dog
, was
domesticated at this
time from
wolves
!
The Stone Age
The
Neolithic Age
(New Stone Age) was
the time between the
start of farming and
the beginning of the
Bronze Age
.
By this time, people
also had cows and
sheep.
The Stone Age
Farming
permitted
people to stay in one
location instead of
constantly moving in
search of food.
Communities grew
,
different roles in the
community developed
and trade connected
people to other parts
of the world.
Earliest human findings are in
Africa
. From there,
early humans migrated into Europe and Asia before
they continued on to the rest of the world.
Europe
Asia
Africa
The Stone Age
Australia
North
America
South
America
The Stone Age
The Bronze Age
The Iron Age
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for
social studies and
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for science,
math, language arts and more.
Delve into the captivating era of the Stone Age, a pivotal time in human history marked by the innovation of tools and weapons crafted from stones. From the Paleolithic to the Neolithic Ages, witness the evolution of early humans as they adapted, hunted, and created art, shaping the foundation of civilization. Discover the significance of each period and the technological advancements that defined them.
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Written and Illustrated by Phillip Martin
The Stone Age is the period of human history before the Bronze Age and the Iron Age.
The Stone Age gets its name from stones. But why? It is the age when early humans first started using stones for their tools and weapons. This was a game changer helping them hunt, build and make their lives easier.
Archaeologists study artifacts to determine when and where the Stone Age started. Not all places on the planet had development at the same time so dates vary. But, people started using tools about two million years ago.
Archaeologists divide the Stone Age into three periods, depending on the sophistication of the tools used. The three periods are the Paleolithic Age (Old Stone Age), the Mesolithic Age (Middle Stone Age) and the Neolithic Age (New Stone Age).
The Paleolithic Age (Old Stone Age) took place during the last ice age. It may come as a surprise to learn, the Paleolithic Age lasted so long it accounts for 99% of all human history!
In the Paleolithic Age, tools were also made from wood and bone. Languages developed and people even began to express themselves with art on the walls of caves.
The Mesolithic Age (Middle Stone Age) was the period of time between the ice age and the introduction of farming.
During the Mesolithic Age, weapons were more refined and smaller. This included arrows and spears. Man s best friend, the faithful dog, was domesticated at this time from wolves!
The Neolithic Age (New Stone Age) was the time between the start of farming and the beginning of the Bronze Age. By this time, people also had cows and sheep.
Farming permitted people to stay in one location instead of constantly moving in search of food. Communities grew, different roles in the community developed and trade connected people to other parts of the world.
North America Europe Asia Africa South America Australia Earliest human findings are in Africa. From there, early humans migrated into Europe and Asia before they continued on to the rest of the world.
The Stone Age The Bronze Age The Iron Age For more Presentations, see mrdonn.org for social studies and pppst.com for science, math, language arts and more.
