Paleolithoic Era

The Paleolithic Era, also known as the ‘’Old Stone Age”, was an era in which early humans were developed and was the longest time period of mankind. This Era took place during the Ice Age. The Paleolithic period was the cultural period of the Stone Age that began about 2 million years ago. Around this time period, tools were created, handmade by the early humans. These tools made by the early humans were made from bones and stone. With the tools they built, they used them to hunt and gather food. Fire was also a dramatic discovery during this era. Fire was a major discovery around this time period because it helped the early humans survive during the Paleolithic Age. As the Paleolithic people had tools, fire and food source, little by little, the population grew and the Paleolithic people started to form little communities. These little communities were called Bands. They were small groups of 15 to 20 nomads that constantly traveled from place to place in search of food and a warmer place to shelter at. The Paleolithic people crafted tools, handmade, from bones and stones. These tools were use to hunt and cut skin. The early humans noticed how stones and bones had sharp ends that can be a good use to survive. The tools were at good use to kill the animals that they used as food source and also as clothing. They were also good to cut sticks to build their temporary homes. The animals’ skin was used for clothing as well. The skin was also a good use to cover their homes, made from stick, from the cold. The tools weren’t only a good use for survival; it was a great source for communication. The early humans of the Paleolithic Age did not have a language to communicate so they used symbols to communicate. Carvings in caves and walls were a way the Paleolithic people left records. The carvings were done with the tools as well. These tools were a great invention for the Paleolithic Era. It helped them in various ways; to communicate and to survive. When the tools