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    Controlled Fire in the Paleolithic Period (2.6 million B.C. – 10,000 B.C.) The origins of controlled fire go back to the Paleolithic Period, by early humans some of the evidence takes us all the way back to East Africa. The use of controlled fire was a big and important development for these early humans, this tool could be handled in so many ways not only provided them food but also shelter, and protection. The development of controlled fire meant that food could be haunted and cooked immediately

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    There were changes that occurred from the Paleolithic Period to the Neolithic. Small changes were made in this time, from the culture, to bigger changes like economics, and agriculture. How did man deal with these changes and what kind of impact did it have on society? The Paleolithic Period is the earliest time period man has been alive, and the longest of the Stone Age's. It dates from 2,000,000 B.C to 10,000 BC The people of the Paleolithic Period lived simple lives, which consisted primarily

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    were changes that occurred from the Paleolithic Period to the Neolithic. Small changes were made in this time, from the culture, to bigger changes like economics, and agriculture. How did man deal with these changes and what kind of impact did it have on society?      The Paleolithic Period is the earliest time period man has been alive, and the longest of the Stone Age's. It dates from 2,000,000 B.C to 10,000 BC The people of the Paleolithic Period lived simple lives, which

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    taken the time to appreciate the past? The Neolithic Revolution is where it all began. Prior to the Neolithic Revolution, the early humans lived in the Paleolithic Age. This presentation will display life before the Neolithic Revolution and the shift that lead to some of the first social and technological advancements in history. The Paleolithic Age was the age of stone. It occurred 2.6 billion years ago. During this age humans lived in small groups of about ten to twelve members plus children (Ltd

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    Imagine having to hunt or gather your food each night? Most likely, one would go days without eating food in the "Old Stone Age." In these times, every day was life or death. However, not all Paleolithic societies are the same. For instance, some cultures developed differently depending on where they migrated to. The first migrations out of Africa and into Eurasia happened 45,000-20,000 years ago. This journey was made by boat as early as 60,000 years ago. Also, these "first people" were known for

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    The Paleolithic Age is the earliest period of human development. This period was about between 2.5 million and 20000 years ago. During this time frame the first appearance of the early stages of the stone tools had marked an incredible step for mam-kind. There were two types of people that thrived during this time. These societies were very similar yet different in their social, economic, and political structures. The foraging societies appeared earlier then the urbanized societies who devolved

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    Paleolithic Venuses 1.) Discuss the meaning of the Paleolithic Venuses. Identify Rice's position and explain it. Discuss four other interpretations of these figurines mentioned in class or in the reading. Do any or all of these interpretations support the views of the 19th century evolutionist Johann Jakob Bachofen? Paleolithic Venuses are prehistoric sculptures that are traditionally thought, by experts to be images that adore and glorify female fertility. There are three reasons why most

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    The divide between the Paleolithic period and the Neolithic period could not be greater. However, both time periods rely on each-others advancements for the ultimate development of art, and architecture. The Paleolithic time period is divided into three sections, lower, middle and upper. This time period is essentially the beginning of human control over the environment. Humans were now beginning to leave their mark, so-to-speak. During this time period, humans relied on hunting, fishing, and farming

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    Religion before the Neolithic Revolution (Paleolithic Era) was very different from religion after the Neolithic Revolution (Neolithic Era). In the Paleolithic Era, most people believed that their world was controlled by supernatural spirits, they believed in Shamans that had the ability to communicate with the spirit world, and they buried their dead equally. In the Neolithic Era, people believed in gods instead of spirits, they believed in High Priests instead of Shamans, and the manner of a person's

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    British Journal of Nutrition, 113(4), 574-584. doi:10.1017/S0007114514004012 In this study, the short-term effects of two types of paleo diets and two of diets based on the guidelines of WHO were studied. The results showed that those who had a Paleolithic diet, reported that they were satisfied and an increase in gut hormones was seen. This study was conducted with only 24 male volunteers. With this small number of volunteers, the data provided cannot be generalized and it would not apply to women

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