PRE-HISTORIC PERIOD

• refers to the time in history before the invention of the writing system and documentation of historical events. it is a period where ther were no writing records or study as there were no available.

  PREHISTORIC PERIOD
• prehistoric periods are typically divided into different epochs

  STONE AGE, BRONZE AGE, IRON AGE
• the earliest period. characterized by stone tools and weapons

  divided into thre (3) periods: Paleolithic or old stone age, Mesolithic or middle stone age, Neolithic or new stone age.

  during this time, human relies on hunting, gathering, and later agriculture. cave paintings and rock art are significant cultural achievement of this period.

  STONE AGE
• followed by stone age and was marked by the discoveries and use (blank), an alloy of copper and tin.

  (blank) weapons were more durable and stronger that their stone counterparts.

  this age saw the development of advanced civilizations such as, Sumarians, Egyptians, and Mycenaeans. it also led the rise of trade networks and increased especialization in various crafts.

  BRONZE AGE
• succeeded the bronze age and is characterized by the widespread used of (blank) for tools, weapons, and everyday objects.

  (blank) tools were more stronger and readily available that bronze tools. this age witnessed significant cultural and technological advancements including the development of written language, the rise of empires, and spread of ironworking techniques across different regions.

  IRON AGE
• term used to describe people or communities who do not have permanent settlement and instead move from place to place.

  early ancestors engaged in primitive art using stone flakes to produce fire to protect themselves.

  they joined hunting wild animals for food and used animal skin to cover their bodies.

  NOMADS
• during this time, early human developed basic tools formed, rudimentary societies, and adapted to various ecological environments.

  PALEOLITHIC AGE
• three distinct periods of paleolithic age:

  LOWER PALEOLITHIC, MIDDLE PALEOLITHIC, UPPER PALEOLITHIC
• this period is characterized by the used of stone tools by early human ancestors.

  tools such as axes and choppers used during this time.

  LOWER PALEOLITHIC
• associated with the rise of Neanderthals and early homo sapiens.

  tools such as Levollois points and moudterian tools were prominent during this time.

  MIDDLE PALEOLITHIC
• this period witnessed the advancement in tools-making techniques.

  tools such as bladers and scrapers, and burins were developed during this time.

  known for the development of cave art and the eventual extinction of Neanderthals.

  UPPER PALEOLITHIC
• the art of tool-making was sharpening the tools using stone flaking and grinding.

  theu learned to used nets and hooks for fishing.

  learned the art of dog domestication for food.

  MESOLITHIC AGE
• nomadism ended.

  they settled permanently and engaged in the art of farming.

  they raised barley, wheat, millet, fruits and vegetables.

  the art of animal domestication was increased.

  aside from dogs, they raised goats, horses, and sheep as a potential source for milk, cheese, and meat.

  learned pottery-making for water and food containers.

  polishing and putting handles on stone for a comfortable hunting expedition.

  NEOLITHIC AGE