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Name Traits Achievements
1 Australopithecines Opposable thumb; First to walk upright
2. Homo habilis Small brain First tool maker; butcher
3. Homo erectus Larger brain more intelligent
First to use fire, spoken language and migrate
4. Neanderthals Heavy slanted brows, muscular, thick bones
Developed religious beliefs, built temporary shelters
5. Cro-Magnons “same” as modern humans
Planned difficult projects, language
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Stone Age Began Ended Achievements
PaleolithicAge
2.5 Million B.C. 8000 B.C. Made stone chopping tools
NeolithicAge
8000 B.C. 3000 B.C. Made pottery, polished stone tools, crops, animals