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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