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Paleolithic Culture Research Paper

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Thesis Statement: Although the Paleolithic era is very different and remote in time from us, their culture and history still continues to the present day, reminding us of our relatedness to these people. Brotherhood of the Tomol WHO: A group of Chumash boatbuilders whom monopolised canoe production WHAT: The tomol brought about trade as food, animal products, and tools were transported efficiently among Chumash communities. WHEN: 1000 CE- 1150 CE WHERE: The Chumash were located in Southern California in present-day Santa Barbara. They lived alone the coast, interior, as well as offshore islands. WHY: The Brotherhood of the Tomol invented a remarkable technological innovation- the tomol- that brought immense wealth and power to whoever owned …show more content…

Therefore, they had more leisure time. WHEN: About 10,000 years ago WHERE: Southern Africa and perhaps Australia WHY: The people were referred to as “the original affluent society,” because they wanted or needed so little. Paleolithic rock art WHO: The San people of southern Africa WHAT: These rock arts represent aspects of the peoples’ culture as well as their social patterns. WHEN: 10,000 years ago WHERE: Africa, Europe, Australia, and elsewhere WHY: The Paleolithic rock arts allow historians to understand the living habits of the Paleolithic people and how they interacted within their society. Shamans WHO: Australian Aboriginal People WHAT: Shamans are people who were believed to have skill in dealing with spirits. WHEN: About 10,000- 30,000 years ago WHERE: Australia WHY: We are able to understand how the Aboriginal People celebrated rituals and how shamans, not priests or religious specialists led these ceremonies. Trance Dance WHO: The Ju/’hoansi people of Africa WHAT: The trance dance was a way to activate the n/um to expel the gods from

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