Prehistory

Originally made by Kelliann and Katie...

Table of Contents

Paleolithic

  • hunting and gathering
  • nomadic
  • groups of 20-30
  • constant search for food
  • hardly any specialized workers
  • learn to control fire

Neolithic

  • herding and farming
  • permanent mudbrick houses
  • towns with up to 6000 residents
  • regular food surplus
  • potters,priests,builders,etc.
  • learn to work with copper
food surplus --> specialized workers --> trade



Paleolithic
Neolithic
Bronze Age
Group Size/Home
20-30, nomadic
towns w/ up to 6000
6000+, cities
Food
hunting,gathering
hunting,gathering,farming,herding
hunting,gathering,farming,herding,TRADE
Tools
stone,bone,raw hide
stone,bone,raw hide,copper,better stone ax
stone,bone,raw hide,copper,bronze
Culture,art, etc.
cave paintings,
maybe religion
priests, artisans, more art, specialized workers, more developed religion
writing myths (Epic of Gilgamesh)