The Prehistory

Period
By Calvin
Introduction

– Prehistory is the period of human history between the first

known use of stone tools by hominins c. 3.3 million years ago
and the beginning of recorded history with the invention of
writing systems. It is also the study of prehistoric humankind.
Types Of Prehistory

– Prehistory covers a vast span of time and is divided into

different eras, such as the Paleolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age
and Iron Age.
Paleolithic Age
Paleolithic Era
–The Paleolithic era, also called the **Old Stone
Age**, was the longest and earliest period of
human history, lasting from about **2.58 million
years ago** to about 10,000 years ago. They also
developed **art**, such as cave paintings,
sculptures and ornaments, and **culture**, such as
rituals, beliefs and languages¹.
Neolithic Age
Neolithic Age
–The Neolithic Age, also called the New Stone Age, was the
final stage of human prehistory, lasting from about 10,000
years ago to about 3,000 years ago². Humans in this era also
developed stone tools shaped by polishing or grinding, such
as  hoes, and crafts such as pottery and weaving². They also
built permanent villages, some of which grew into cities and
civilizations².
The Bronze Age
– Bronze tools and weapons replace
stone
– Writing systems emerge in some
regions
– Urban civilization and trade networks
develop
– Complex cultures and empires rise
and fall
– Art, literature, religion and science
flourish
 Iron Age
– Some short simple points of the Iron Age are:

– - It was the **final epoch** of the three-age division of prehistory and

protohistory¹.
– - It was preceded by the **Stone Age** and the **Bronze Age**¹.
– - It was characterized by the **use of iron** and **steel** for tools and
weapons¹.
– - It began at different times in different regions, ranging from around **1200
BC** in the Near East to around **500 BC** in Northern Europe¹.
– - It saw the rise and fall of many **ancient civilizations**, such as the
Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Celts, and others¹.
Thankyou
By Calvin