Hunters and Farmers

• Geschiedenis
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Learning goals

1:At the end of this lesson you can explain how the evolution of men has went on

2:At the end of this lesson you can name characteristics of the way of life of hunter-gatherers

3:At the end of this lesson you can explain why hunter gatherers were nomads

4:At the end of this lesson you can explain what "prehistory" means

When does prehistory end?

1. With the invention of writing
2. With the discovery of fire
3. With the emergence of cities
4. With the development of agriculture

What is the main source of information for prehistoric times?

1. Archaeological evidence
2. Historical documents
3. Oral traditions
4. Artistic representations

What does prehistory refer to?

1. The development of human language
2. The period of time before written records
3. The history of the Stone Age
4. The study of ancient civilizations

Why do nomads move from place to place?

1. To establish political dominance
2. To find food and water
3. To avoid social interactions
4. To build permanent settlements

What is the definition of nomads?

1. People who stay in one place
2. People who move from place to place
3. People who live in cities
4. People who work in offices

Read: Where do Humans come from

Creation Narative

For a long time (and even today) people believed that humans were made by a god or multiple gods

Creation narative: A story about the creation of the world and humans

Theory of Evolution

Scientists like Charles Darwin have a different explanation: the theory of evolution

Discuss: What is the Evolution Theory.

What is the "Creation narrative"?

1. The idea that humans came from a different planet
2. The idea that humans were made by a god or gods
3. The idea that humans evolved from apes
4. The idea that humans created storys about how they originated

Who is credited with the theory of evolution?

1. Charles Darwin
2. Albert Einstein
3. Isaac Newton
4. Marie Curie

Which continent is believed to be the birthplace of the first humans?

1. North America is believed to be the birthplace of the first humans.
2. Europe is believed to be the birthplace of the first humans.
3. Africa is believed to be the birthplace of the first humans.
4. Asia is believed to be the birthplace of the first humans.

What is the scientific name for modern humans?

1. Homo habilis
2. Homo sapiens
3. Neanderthals
4. Homo erectus

Approximately how long ago did Homo sapiens emerge?

1. 50,000 years ago
2. 1 million years ago
3. 500,000 years ago
4. 250,000 years ago

Name two things u learned today

Homework:

Option 1: Make a (short) cartoon depicting the life and livelihood of hunter-gatherers 

Option 2: Create a short audio or video recording describing the life and livelihood of hunter-gatherers

Option 3: Write a short (handwritten!) essay on the life and livelihood of hunter-gatherers

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