There were changes that occurred from the Paleolithic Period to the Neolithic. Small changes were made in this time‚ from the culture‚ to bigger changes like economics‚ and agriculture. How did man deal with these changes and what kind of impact did it have on society? The Paleolithic Period is the earliest time period man has been alive‚ and the longest of the Stone Age’s. It dates from 2‚000‚000 B.C to 10‚000 BC The people of the Paleolithic Period lived simple lives‚ which consisted primarily
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society. The beginnings of civilization 2.5 million years ago was known as the Paleolithic Age which ends at 12‚000 BCE and leads directly into the Mesolithic Age which ends at 8‚000 BCE. These two eras‚ Paleolithic Age and Neolithic Age‚ although share similar developments such as new technologies and dominion‚ they also differ in major new developments such as sedentary agriculture and pastoralization. When the Paleolithic (Old Stone) Age is mentioned in daily conversation‚ the image of the movie
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Paleolithic Vs. Neolithic Compare and Contrast The Paleolithic Era and the Neolithic Era are alike in many ways‚ and also different in many ways. The Paleolithic Era was also known as the Old Stone Age and the Neolithic was known as The New Stone Age. They both had many developments that helped them survive. Some ways that the two eras are similar‚ but also different‚ was in the use of fire. Fire was important in both eras. In the Old Stone Age‚ they used fire from nature. They would cook
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The Difference Between the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras University of Phoenix Date: Instructor: Abstract This paper will discuss the differences between the Paleolithic and the Neolithic eras. The scope of the discussion will center around the “human” experience. The discussion will draw comparisons and contrasts of how humans adapted to their environment and how they worked to improve their day to day lives. The discussion will also reveal how the humans saw their environment
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Paleolithic and Neolithic Era The Paleolithic and Neolithic culture can be compared in many ways because the Paleolithic culture was a gateway for the Neolithic era. They also contrast because the Neolithic people transitioned and advanced the skills of the Paleolithic people to become a more settled agrarian people. The Paleolithic culture was characterized by a hunting and gathering lifestyle for humans. During this time their diet was almost exclusively wild meats‚ fish‚ vegetables
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From "(ca. 600‚000-6‚500 B.C.E)" (Kishlansky‚ Geary‚ & O’Brien‚ 2008‚ p. 7‚10). the Paleolithic and Neolithic era occurred. The Paleolithic era evolved to the Neolithic era. The transformation of these eras are a big advancement in society‚ in the fact that the Paleolithic era focused on speech and religion while the Neolithic era focusing on the improvement in settlements‚ and tools. These four compelling transitions from the huntinggathering to food-producing society: Increased technology‚ advancements
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Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages The Neolithic Age changed the way people live now a days for many reasons. First of all‚ in this era agriculture was very important. People could farm instead of hunting and gathering and also they could settle down in one place. People also began to live in small communities. Settling down in one place meant more food and free time. This started trade because there were food surpluses and began the first forms of government. There were many things to be done
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In the Paleolithic Period‚ agriculture and civilization did not exist yet because there was no surplus food. The end of the Ice Age led to Neolithic Era which led to surplus food because of changes to the land. Surplus food leads to civilization because large quantity of food can feed a large number of people. Civilization arose around 3000 BCE in the Middle East because of surplus food. In the Paleolithic Period‚ there was no no agriculture‚ no surplus food and no civilization. For tens of thousands
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Comparative Essay: Paleolithic and Neolithic Time Periods Between the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age there are two eras of people‚ the Paleolithic and the Neolithic eras‚ meaning old and new Stone Age. Artifacts present a variety of similar characteristics such as the use of domesticated animals‚ stone tools‚ ceremonial burial‚ science‚ art‚ and religion. The Paleolithic era is an era of people who were highly mobile. However as this time period ends the Neolithic age gradually replaces mobile
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issue focused on this essay will be whether or not the change to Neolithic Age had a positive impact on society. The Paleolithic age‚ also known as the Old Stone Age‚ was from 2.5 million to 8000 B.C. The Neolithic age‚ also referred to as the New Stone Age‚ took place from 8000 B.C. to 3000 B.C. Some may argue that the Paleolithic era was the best time to live because of its people’s liberating ways. On the other hand‚ the Neolithic era was indeed the best thing for society‚ allowing a more reliable
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