prehistoric cultures

• What is the Big Bang Theory?

  • Origin of the universe
  • Echo of Cosmos radiation detected in 1965
  • Radio noise came from all directions
• What does the Cosmos Radiation represent?

  It is a remnant of particles created after the Big Bang.
• How old is the Earth estimated to be?

  4 to 6 billion years ago.
• What dating method do scientists use to calculate the age of the Earth?

  Radiometric dating and decay of radioactive Carbon-14.
• What is the Continental Drift Theory?

  • Proposed by Alfred Wegener
  • Continents drift apart from Pangaea around 250 – 65 million years ago
• Who is credited with the Plate Tectonics theory and what did it describe?

  Harry Hess described the formation of oceanic crust through molten material from the Earth's mantle.
• What are the two main theories regarding the beginning of life mentioned?

  1. Theory of Creation

  • God created everything
  • Duane Gish and Henry Morris' perspectives

  1. Theory of Evolution

  • Charles Darwin's natural selection
• What is the time frame of the Paleolithic Age?

  Roughly 2.5 million years ago to 10,000 B.C.
• What lifestyle did humans lead during the Paleolithic Age?

  They had a nomadic lifestyle and simply gathered food.
• What significant development occurred during the Paleolithic Age?

  Humans first learned to make stone tools.
• What is the significance of Paleolithic cave paintings?

  They provide insight into the culture and practices of ancient humans.
• What characterizes the Neolithic Age?

  It is marked by the agricultural revolution and the beginnings of religious beliefs.
• What advancements were made during the Neolithic Age?

  Advancements included tools, farming, construction, art, pottery, sewing, and weaving.
• What is the time frame of the Neolithic Age?

  Roughly 8,000 B.C. to 3,000 B.C.
• What was a key feature of the Metal Age?

  Tools and weapons became durable and efficient, supporting larger populations.
• What is the time frame of the Metal Age?

  About 3,000 B.C. to 1,300 B.C.
• What advancements were made during the Iron Age?

  Mass production of steel tools and weapons, along with advancements in architecture and city planning.
• What was seen as more precious than gold during the Iron Age?

  Metal (iron).
• What are the three stages of cultural evolution mentioned?

  1. Paleolithic Age
  2. Neolithic Age
  3. Metal Age
• How did the discovery of iron impact society during the Iron Age?

  It led to advancements in agriculture, art, religion, and writing systems becoming more sophisticated.
• What is the significance of the potter's wheel mentioned in the Metal Age?

  It represents advancements in art and technology.
• What role did organized government play during the Metal Age?

  It facilitated law, warfare, and the beginnings of religion.
• How did the advancements in architecture during the Metal Age influence society?

  They allowed for early city planning and the construction of more complex communities.
• What materials were used for tools and weapons during the Metal Age?

  Bronze, copper, and tin alloy.
• What was the impact of the agricultural revolution during the Neolithic Age?

  It supported a greater number of people and led to the development of settled communities.
• How did the transition from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic Age affect human societies?

  It marked a shift from nomadic lifestyles to settled agricultural communities.