What is the Paleolithic era?

1.1.f. The Origin of Humans and Early Human Societies

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Kholidah Basori
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The Paleolithic era, also known as the Old Stone Age, is a period that lasted from about 250,000 to 10,000 years ago, when early humans used stone tools.
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What were the main activities of Paleolithic societies?
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Paleolithic societies were mainly hunter-gatherers, meaning they hunted animals and gathered wild plants for food.
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What is Gobekli Tepe?
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Gobekli Tepe is an ancient site in modern-day Turkey, built by hunter-gatherers around 12,000 years ago, featuring large stone pillars arranged in circles.
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How did early humans survive during the Paleolithic era?
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Early humans survived by using tools to hunt animals, gather fruits and vegetables, and by moving frequently to find resources.
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What is a hand axe?
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A hand axe is a type of stone tool used by early humans for various tasks, such as hunting and butchering animals.
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What was the diet of Paleolithic humans?
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Paleolithic humans mainly ate naturally growing fruits, vegetables, and animals they could catch, without farming or domesticating animals.
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What is the significance of the Neolithic Revolution?
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The Neolithic Revolution marked the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture, allowing humans to settle and form communities.
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