THE PALEOLILTHIC PERIOD

PALEOLITHIC PERIOD TASK 1 

Dates are often accompanied by abbreviations, which are not always the same and can be confusing. After watching the video, please answer the accompanying question.

BC – AD vs BCE – CE Explained in less than 5 minutes! 

PALEOLITHIC PERIOD TASK 1: QUESTIONS

What is the meaning behind the two sets of abbreviations?

When do the abbreviations go before or after the dates?

What are the rules about using the abbreviations?

PALEOLITHIC PERIOD TASK 2 

Learn more about the prehistoric period and the way of life of humans at that time. Read the two articles linked below, and respond to the accompanying questions.

a. Paleolithic Societies, by Eman M. Elshaikh, Khan Academy

Follow this link to an article on paleolithic societies from Khan Academy. 

Paleolithic Societies Prompts:

What was the primary method for obtaining food? What is the name for this system?

List one item that would represent the creation of culture.

Describe an interesting fact about Paleolithic people that surprised you.

According to this article which activity is the hallmark of Homo sapiens sapiens?

b. Paleolithic technology, culture, and art, by Eman M. Elshaikh,  Khan Academy

Follow this link to an article on paleolithic technology, culture, and art from Khan Academy. 

Paleolithic Technology, Culture and Art Prompts: 

How were the Paleolithic periods named?

Which aspects of a homo sapiens brain suggested they used a spoken language?

What demonstrates that Paleolithic humans had an interest in art?

Additional Resources:

A Beginner’s Guide to the Paleolithic Period or Stone Age: Archaeology of the Stone Age By K. Kris Hirst.

Life in Paleolithic Europe (35,000 years ago)