CBSE Class 11 History – From the Beginning of Time

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11th - History

From the Beginning of Time

Chapter Overview

This chapter discusses the evolution of humans, their migration across continents, and how they developed tools, language, and social organization. It examines the shift from foraging to farming and its impact on early human societies.

Important Keywords

  • Hominids: Members of the biological family Hominidae, which includes modern humans, their ancestors, and other great apes.
  • Palaeolithic Age: Also known as the Old Stone Age, it was marked by the use of simple stone tools.
  • Neolithic Revolution: The transition from a lifestyle of hunting and gathering to one of agriculture and settlement.
  • Foraging: Searching for wild food resources.
  • Domestication: The process of taming animals and cultivating plants for human use.

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