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Stone Technology
Stone tools used to kill animals were created around 2.5 million years ago in Africa. -
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History of Technology
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Fire
Fire was created so humans could warm themselves in cold weather and cook food around 1.9 million years ago. -
Clothing
Humans started wearing clothes around 107,000 years ago because they were moving to colder weather and needed to warm themselves. -
Agrictulture
Agriculture started to flourish in 8000 B.C. Humans started to grow food through the help of livestock and could provide enough food. -
Wheel
Humans started using the wheel in 4000 B.C. because it allowed them to move heavy things easily. -
Writing System
Began around 3500 B.C. -
Chariot
The chariot started being used around 2000 B.C. Humans could move from place to place faster by using animals to pull the carriage. -
Catapult
The catapult started being used around 400 B.C. for warfare. The catapult is a device used to throw a projectile for a great distance. -
Electrification
Electrification is the process of powering by electricity and is usually associated with changing over from another power source. -
Automobile
A way for people to get around quicker. -
Airplane
Faster way of transportation. -
Radio
Faster way to communicate instead of writing letters. -
Computers
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Telephone
Faster way to communicate. -
Internet
