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The History of Early Humans (Stone Age)

The History of Early Humans (Stone Age)

TED-Ed · YouTube
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[0:00] Long before cities, early humans in Africa survived by hunting, gathering and slowly inventing tools. [0:40] During the Stone Age they shaped stone tools for cutting and hunting and discovered how to control fire. [1:20] Fire gave warmth, light, protection from animals and the ability to cook food. [2:00] Indigenous knowledge, passed down by communities, guides farming, medicine and conservation sustainably. [2:40] A country's population structure, shown by a pyramid, reveals whether it has many young people or many elderly.

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