Complex Society
a social formation that is described as a formative or developed state
Paleolithic
of, relating, to, or denoting the early phase of the Stone Age, lasting about 2.5 million years, when primitive stone implements were used
Venus Figurines
umbrella term for a number of prehistoric statuettes of women portrayed with similar physical attributes
Metallurgy
the branch of science and technology concerned with the properties of metals and their production and purification
Lucy
most complete australopith skeleton yet discovered, being about 40 percent intact
Neolithic
of, relating to, or denoting the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and implements prevailed
Lascaux Cave Painting
Found in France, it is painting in caves that frequented by early humans that are the most dramatic examples of prehistoric art.
Textile
a type of cloth or woven fabric
Neolithic Revolution, Agricultural Revolution
a fundamental change in way people lived. The shift from hunting and gathering to agriculture led to permanent settlements, the establishment of social classes, and the eventual rise of civilization
