Prehistory and Ancient History

HISTORY: WHAT IS THE TIMELINE?

PREHISTORY

PREHISTORY:

It’s the oldest and largest period of human history. It began with the origins of the human race and ended with the invention of writing.

PALEOLITHIC PERIOD They were nomads (move); They lived by hunting, fishing and gathering plants; They learnt to use fire and make tools; and They started to use language, religious beliefs and art.

                         

NEOLITHIC PERIOD They are sedentary (stayed in 1 place) and they built towns; They leant to cultivate plants and raise animals They made products like pottery, cloth and baskets

 


                                         

THE METAL AGES They used metals like: copper, gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin; They used the metals to make jewellery, tools and weapons; They could travel faster with sails; The towns became cities and life was easier.

Watch these videos to learn about prehistory!

DO YOU FIND PREHISTORY INTERESTING? 
KEEP LEARNING WITH THESE VIDEOS!!!!!

STONE AGE TOOLS AND WEAPONS



THE INVENTION OF THE WHEEL



THE USE OF FIRE



THE AGE OF METAL



ALTAMIRA, DISCOVER THE CAVE!



PREHISTORIC ART IN CANTABRIA



ATAPUERCA, ARCHEOLOGISTS AT WORK!







ANCIENT HISTORY

ANCIENT HISTORY:

 It began with the invention of writing and ended with the fall of the Roman Empire.

-Along large rivers: major civilization developed (Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and China).

-Around the Mediterranean Sea: ancient civilizations developed (Greece and Rome)

1.GREEK CIVILIZATION

ANCIENT GREECE Prosperous cities: Sparta and Athens They sailed on boats, bringing their culture to other people. They invented democracy. They were interested in philosophy, art and science.

CLICK HERE to learn about life in Ancient Greece

2. THE ROMAN EMPIRE

THE ROMAN EMPIRE Rome was the capital of the empire. It lasted for 1,000 years. They had a powerful army so they could conquer many territories. They spoke Latin. They built cities and monuments (e.g. aqueducts).

CLICK HERE to learn about life in Ancient Rome

How much can you remember about Prehistory and Ancient History?

Let's play password!!