Discuss the prehistoric period in human existence.? In your discussion, explain the major characteristics of the Palaeolithic and Neolithic periods in human

One)The Prehistoric Period (Discussion Board Question #1, Unit One)

Discuss the prehistoric period in human existence.  In your discussion, explain the major characteristics of the Palaeolithic and Neolithic periods in human existence, identifying the major characteristics associated with each.  Also, in your discussion, explain the transition between the Palaeolithic period and the Neolithic period; what were the major features of that transition/change?  Furthermore, and most importantly, explain the historical significance of the transition between the Palaeolithic and Neolithic periods.

When answering the question, please be sure to document your sources (even if you just use the textbook), using the format (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.) you're most familiar with.  Because the Discussion Board is somewhat informal, you're free to use the style you're most accustomed to using when documenting sources.  Additionally, please work to answer the question using YOUR OWN WORDS as much as possible.  Occasionally using direct quotations from the textbook is okay/acceptable, but most of your answer should be written in your own words (use of AI is NOT permitted).  It's really not your own work if you just copy your answer from the textbook (or other sources), even if you use quotation marks and citations, and will thus be scored accordingly.   

This question is worth a total of 6 points.  You will receive 5 points for answering the question (fully), and 1 additional point for posting a reply to a fellow student's answer (for a maximum total of 6 points).