Birth of Europe would be useful for classes on World History, Western Civilization, Geography, Science, Science and Technology and Civics. It is appropriate for middle school and high school. This episode of Birth of Europe examines the formation of the European continent through the Ice Age. Drifting continents and massive land shifts created the mountains of Europe and the continent's unique shape. Discussion Questions Neanderthal Man appears in Europe as the first human-like creature.
Archeologists know where Homo-like species existed by the discovery of tools.
Archeologists uncover the past where no written records were left. Archeologists and biologists have discovered that all human life originated in Africa. Archeologists can hypothesize how advanced a civilization was by the discovery of burial mounds or special places where people buried their dead. Archeologists have found many artifacts that portray pregnant figures. As the Ice Age receded, temperatures in Europe rose.