Paleolithic and Neolithic Era
Paleolithic and Neolithic Era
Katherina Velsh
HIS 112
December 1st, 2014
John Bollweg
Introduction Great differences are present between the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras, as well as similarities. Great historical events occurred between the two eras that changed the way humans lived forever. Life back in those eras could appear simpler, less complicated, but it was just the opposite. Survival was the goal and everyday was a struggle to live another day. Homo sapiens, another way of saying humans, first appeared in Africa and soon thereafter, spread rapidly to other continents. This was known to scientists as the Paleolithic Age, or also known as Old Stone Age. This is because humans in that era created tools by breaking rocks and utilizing the sharp edges to cut various things and sever. Wild food was scavenged for and the people followed the animals that migrated throughout the land. Art was also created by bone carving and painting on cave walls. This paper will examine the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages and the significance between them.
Paleolithic Age During the Paleolithic Age, people inhabited areas that were near resources to ensure survival. The sea offered an abundance of resources because of the fish and shellfish that were used for food. These human traveled long distances to reach a desirable area to live. Shellfish provided food and the shells were used for jewelry. After successfully hunting down a wild animal, the carcass was fully used. The fur was made into clothing, and this kept them warm during harsh weather climates and the skin was made into sacks to carry their belongings in. The bones from the animals were used for tools, such as making harpoons for fishing. The harpoons became more advanced near the end of the Paleolithic age due to the ability to make them sharper and better to spear fish quicker and more efficiently. The harpoons were also used to hunt small animals such as rabbits.
Neolithic Age The Neolithic
Katherina Velsh
HIS 112
December 1st, 2014
John Bollweg
Introduction Great differences are present between the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras, as well as similarities. Great historical events occurred between the two eras that changed the way humans lived forever. Life back in those eras could appear simpler, less complicated, but it was just the opposite. Survival was the goal and everyday was a struggle to live another day. Homo sapiens, another way of saying humans, first appeared in Africa and soon thereafter, spread rapidly to other continents. This was known to scientists as the Paleolithic Age, or also known as Old Stone Age. This is because humans in that era created tools by breaking rocks and utilizing the sharp edges to cut various things and sever. Wild food was scavenged for and the people followed the animals that migrated throughout the land. Art was also created by bone carving and painting on cave walls. This paper will examine the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages and the significance between them.
Paleolithic Age During the Paleolithic Age, people inhabited areas that were near resources to ensure survival. The sea offered an abundance of resources because of the fish and shellfish that were used for food. These human traveled long distances to reach a desirable area to live. Shellfish provided food and the shells were used for jewelry. After successfully hunting down a wild animal, the carcass was fully used. The fur was made into clothing, and this kept them warm during harsh weather climates and the skin was made into sacks to carry their belongings in. The bones from the animals were used for tools, such as making harpoons for fishing. The harpoons became more advanced near the end of the Paleolithic age due to the ability to make them sharper and better to spear fish quicker and more efficiently. The harpoons were also used to hunt small animals such as rabbits.
Neolithic Age The Neolithic