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The neolithic period (beginning about 9500 BC in themiddle east and ending in about 3500 BC Bronze Age, ...derived from the Greek, literally "new stone age") is a term invented in 1865 by Sir John Lubbok and it represents the very EARLIEST times of THE single surviving human species...namely us...homo sapiens. No one can truly say whether they were "either - or" monogamous or polygamous, since no reliable records of statistical representations of marriage relationships exist. We DO have accounts such as in the Old Testament regarding Abraham and Sarah who lived approximately 2000-1500 BC, but they were way AFTER the Neolithic period. Abraham you may recall from Genesis is regarded as the patriarch of Jews, Christians, and Muslims and he practiced polygamy - although reluctantly -it is said - to bear a child with Hagar who was Sarah's Egyptian handmaiden. Hagar's child was Ishmael who is the ancestor to Muhammad.
Since polygamy had continued to modern times with the Church of Latter Day Saints settling in Utah (called Mormons) as well as some middle eastern peoples (up to a total of 4 wives are permitted in some cultures), it is most likely that polygamy MAY have also been practised by Neolithic peoples. However, polygamy is usually associated with WELL-TO-DO persons because of the support structure involved with husbands having more than one wife. I very much doubt that a woman back then had the luxury of many husbands, since males of all higher species (species with backbones) almost ALWAYS engage in competition for the attention of a female, but again, no scientific evidence I am aware of exists regarding Neolithic people and cultural practises of marriage, etc. Today, Muslim women cannot practise polygamy. Neolithic peoples DID have a consciousness of an eternal soul, an afterlife, as seen by their burial ceremonies and art. It also seems by their early dwellings that they were largely egalitarian societies and they focused primarily on SURVIVAL by agriculture and by procreation...but not by what we know today as a Renaissance-like image of romanticism (as in Romeo & Julliet).
I suggest you review some of the wikipedia sites and read and learn about what we "sapiens" know about our time line on planet earth. And please take note how our species was established in most ALL of the major geographical areas by the end of the Stone Age called the Neolithic period and how we were all genetically linked by then.
http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neolithic
http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_of_Willendorf
http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitochondrial_Eve
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What was the period between Paleolithic and Neolithic called?
The mesolithic period was between the paleolithic and neolithic.
What is another name for the new stone age is the?
The Neolithic time period or the Neolithic Age.
What rounded stones used to crush grains in Neolithic period?
"What rounded stones used to crush grains in neolithic period?"
What period preceded the Neolithic period?
The period that preceded the Neolithic period is the Paleolithic period, also known as the Stone Age. It is characterized by the use of stone tools and a nomadic lifestyle of hunting and gathering.
When did the neolithic period end in America?
Officially, the Neolithic Era ended in 5,000 BCE.
How was the Neolithic period diffrent from the Paleolithic period?
The Neolithic period followed the Paleolithic period and was characterized by the development of agriculture, domestication of animals, and the establishment of permanent settlements. This shift from a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle to a sedentary agricultural lifestyle marked a significant advancement in human civilization during the Neolithic period.
How does polyamory differ from polygamy?
Bigamy is the unlawful act of knowingly having two or more wives or husbands at the same time, with the second not knowing about the first. Polygamy is the practice of having multiple wives based on religious beliefs, with all wives aware of, and agreeable to, the husband having several wives. The wives of polygamists refer to each other as "sister wives".With polygamy, the more common practice is to have a legal marriage with the first wife, then the subsequent marriages are performed by an elder of their church instead of having a legal marriage ceremony as is done with their first marriages. This is their way of avoiding prosecution, since they know the subsequent marriages are not legal, nor are they recognized in any way by the state. So only the first wife receives any benefits as the legal spouse, with the sister wives receiving none.In the United States only the first marriage is legally recognized. Any subsequent marriage, without obtaining a divorce, is invalid.
Did paleolithic come before neolithic?
Yes, the Paleolithic period came before the Neolithic period. The Paleolithic period is known as the Old Stone Age and encompasses the earliest period of human history, characterized by the use of stone tools. The Neolithic period followed the Paleolithic period and is known as the New Stone Age, marked by the development of agriculture and more complex societies.
What are the carnac stones?
They are stones that erected during the time period of neolithic period
What is the new stone age also called?
The new stone age is also called the Neolithic period. This period is characterized by the development of agriculture, domestication of animals, and the use of polished stone tools.
Who underwent farming revolution paleolithic or neolithic?
The Neolithic Revolution marked the shift from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural, where farming practices were established and developed. The Paleolithic period predated the Neolithic period and was characterized by hunting and gathering for sustenance.
What were the major differences between people who lived in the Paleolithic period and those who lived in Neolithic period?
People in the Paleolithic period were mostly hunter-gatherers, while those in the Neolithic period were transitioning to agriculture and settled communities. Neolithic people also developed pottery, weaving, and domestication of animals, leading to more complex societies. Additionally, the Neolithic period saw the rise of permanent settlements and more advanced tools and technology.
