Early Man
Vocabulary
Stone Age
The part of the Prehistoric Era when people
used stone to make tools and weapons
Paleolithic
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The earliest period of the Stone Age; marked by the use of simple stone tools
Nomad
A person who migrates from place to place looking for food |
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Hunter-Gatherer
A person who hunts animals & gathers plants to survive
Technology
The use of tools and methods to better perform tasks
Neolithic
The most recent period of the Stone Age; marked by the use of sophisticated stone tools & agriculture
Agriculture
The science or practice of farming which provides a reliable food source
Animal Domestication
To tame an animal, especially by breeding, to provide labor & food for humans
Surplus
An extra amount that is left over after a need is met
Job Specialization
A surplus of food allows people to focus their attention outside of survival and instead develop specific skills.