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The paleolithic era

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274405204MetallurgyMetal work. A profession people were able to undertake after the specialization of labor. Originally used with copper.1
274405205Homo ErectusUpright beings with a high level of intelligence. They made tools for hunting and protection. They discovered fire and migrated across the Eurasian continent. They formed small groups of nomads and could communicate with others.2
274405206Australopithecusthe "southern ape". They walked on two feet and formed small groups of hunters and gatherers. They were short and had a limited intelligence.3
274405207NeandertalsThe first people to show emotion4
274405208elaborate burialsThe first evidence of human emotion5
274405209Paleolithic EraEra before agriculture. People in this time were small groups of hunters and gatherers6
274405210EgalitarianSociety where genders are equal7
274405211HistoryThe era of time that began with the invention of writing8
274405212PrehistoryThe era before writing9
274405213HominidsCreatures that have human characteristics10
274405214AustralopithecusFirst known hominid11
274405215LucyThe name of the most complete skeleton of an Australopithecus12
274405216Catal HuyukA village where specialization of labor was prominent13
274405217Surpluses of foodReason why specialized labor took place14
274405218Homo SapiensThe modern human. These people developed languages and migrated across the whole world. Evolution of the Homo Erectus. Developed agricultural villages and new arts.15
274405219Venus FigurinesFirst sign of human religion. Shows the early people's concern for fertility.16
274405220JerichoOne of the first known towns that used agriculture. They hunted animals and traded obsidian with nomads17
274405221obsidianMaterial most tools and weapons were made out of in the Paleolithic Era.18
274405222Neolithic EraEra that started with the development of agriculture. Allowed specialized labor to start and city-states to be born.19
274405223Social classesThe most prominent result of specialized labor.20

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