HIST 80a Chapter Notes - Chapter Introduction: Homo Erectus, North Asia, Mumun Pottery Period
15 Nov 2016
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The prehistory of east asia pages 1 7. East asia did not develop in isolation from eurasia. Early settlers came from africa and west asia. Peking man is an example of homo erectus, able to stand, hunt, and use tools. Believed to be the ancestor of modern chinese. Paleolithic era saw mass movement associated with basic survival (hunting), including further movement from china to the americas, australia, and pacific. Early development of language suggests three routes of migration: 1. After the ice age ended eurasia advanced greatly. The japanese made some of the earliest pottery. Pottery was used for storing water and/or food. China adapted patterns from western europe, specifically agriculture, which led to the development of permanent settlements. China was divided into these four zones: 1. Neolithic villagers grew rice, and also ate fish and water plants. Jade was constructed to resemble animals and to be used for rituals.
