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The Stone Age is an interesting time to study as we can see how far human beings have advanced
technologically and in virtually every other aspect of life since that time. We study history to learn from and not
repeat our past mistakes. In addition, we remind ourselves that we are creative, intelligent people who have a strong
will to survive. Take a look at some of the areas of the Stone Age that continue to intrigue us:
The type
of dwelling that was a good place to live was a cliff because it enabled hunters to watch over animals, protected people from
predators, and was safe from flooding.
 [an obsidian cliff] *Obsidian is a very dark, shiny natural volcanic glass. It forms when lava cools too
quickly for minerals to crystallize.
Eastern Woodland Indians strung or wove seashell beads together in belts called
wampum.
The eland is a large antelope of Africa. It is
usually 6 feet in height.
The Old Stone Age lasted for about 58,000 years. During the Stone Age, people got
their food by hunting animals and gathering plants and fruit. They lived in caves.
People used sharpened stones as tools during the Old Stone Age.
Paleolithic people needed bone needles to sew warm clothes.
Technology changed a lot during the Paleolithic Era as tools became more refined and complicated.
Flaking
was an important improvement in the Stone Age because it gave stones sharper edges and made tools more effective.
One of the major developments in stone tools was hafting. Hafting is the process of attaching the stone to a handle.
People began to settle in one place during the Neolithic Era (AKA-New Stone Age).
Agriculture let people
live in one place and take care of their crops. Eventually people domesticated animals.
Specialization affected the culture of Catal Huyuk because it led to the spread of trade, craft production, and
people from other regions becoming interested in trade also.
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