HISTORY 2JJ3 Lecture : African History Since 1800.docx
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Jan. 8/13: pre history: the origins of humankind in africa the rift valley. Origins of man kind found here, extend through kenya, up to ethiopia and to the red sea. Olduvai gorge, in modern day of northern kenya. South africa as well, taung child both 4. 3-2. 3 million years ago. 1. 5-2. 5 million homo habilis handy man in gorge. 200 000-160 000 get homo sapians herto middle awash, ethiopia, and blombos cave in. Had to move due to environments, water dried our, i. e. lake chad, can see through tools. Also had to move due to food supplies and population increase. Demonstrates that africa is the birthplace of humanity. 50 000 10 000 bce african foragers upper paleolithic period. 200 000-50 000 bce forager groups migrate. Tools irregular do not reflect variety or sense of specialization. Major devolopments:50 00- bce during the upper paleolithic period. Remarkable developments in tool making cognitive development. More sophisticated tools for cutting, fishing nets, needles for sewing.
