PERIODS OF HUMAN HISTORY

PALEOLITHIC AGE

• First documented period of human history.
• 500,000- 10,000 BC
• During this time, humans developed their first tools
• Animal bones were used to make needles.
• Humans discovered fire.

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MESOLITHIC AGE

• Second period in human history.
• 10,000-4000 BC.
• Increase in technology of microliths.
• Baskets, bows, spears, & canoes were created.
• Humans began to think more about life and death.

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NEOLITHIC AGE

• The third period in human history.
• 4000-2300 BC.
• Year round settlements were created.
• Agricultural techniques were improved.
• Dishes were made with clay.

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BRONZE AGE

• 2300-700 BC.
• Metallurgy was developed.
• Kilns were used.
• Jewelry became popular.

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IRON AGE

• 700 BC- AD 450
• Iron chisels and plows were used.
• Larger and stronger structures were built.
• Food production was improved.

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MIDDLE AGES

• AD 450-1400
• Faster ocean crossing ships.
• Rise of economy.

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RENAISSANCE/REFORMATION/ENLIGHTENMENT

• The time period of AD 1400–1750.
• Renaissance typically relates to the rebirth of culture in the arts and sciences.
• Printing press was developed.
• Thermometers were developed.
• Studied scientific evidence.

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INDUSTRIAL AGE

• AD 1750-1950
• Improved farming methods.
• Steam engine was created.
• Radio, television and other electronics were invented.

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INFORMATION AGE

• 1950-present.
• Based on technology.
• Computers,iphones, other electronics.

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