The Origins and “Ages” of Human Beings 200,000 years ago a human species emerged in equatorial (central) Africa 14,000 years ago, a “worldwide” human race existed Earliest prehistoric age is the Paleolithic Age (Old Stone Age) Neolithic Age (New Stone Age) was marked by advanced tool making & beginnings of agriculture Initially, humans were parts of migratory groups which hunted, fished, and gathered plants for food The Agricultural Revolution Also known as the Neolithic Revolution, this was a shift from itinerant hunting/gathering to more permanent settlements centered on agriculture (beginning in southwestern Asia) Populations rose due to increased ability to produce a surplus of food; thus feeding and caring for young children Hierarchies appeared in village life; the status of women was lowered as women were confined more to domestic duties Invention of wheel and plow made it possible to produce enough food for storage Villagers were polytheists, worship...
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