Tools and Language

Tools and language were the key things to human development. With these we made more complex cultures, we were better linked together, and we enforced our chance of survival.
The tools we made helped us take advantage of our surroundings. If there were huge bamboo trees in the area we could use them for shelter with tools such as knives, axes and saws. If there was a good water source nearby to an early human settlement tools such as bowls and buckets could help them take advantage to their surroundings, and better adapt to their environment. Early humans needed shelter when they migrated, such as wood for campfires and rocks and branches for shelter. Without the right tools to get these advantages, they wouldn’t be able to survive. Also, early humans needed tools to get the food they needed. They used spear heads to kill large animals and harpoon points to kill fish. Without tools, the food variety would have become much narrower. Tools also caused trade. Early humans started trading tools and ornaments with each other, and so settlements and different groups of early humans became more advanced.
Language was also a large part of human development. Humans are the only living beings on earth known to have such a vast and complex language. Animals might have some sort of communication, such as body language, actions and sounds for different meanings. However, this type of communication is very limited. Animal communication is not as complex as the human language. Human communication is more detailed, you can express yourself better, you can talk about the past and the future, talk about real and imaginary things, and even make up new words. This is a lot more advanced than using body language, simple sounds and grunting noises. Language is very important in the development of our species. Language and communication helps us work together, share information, pass on traditions, and early humans could even discuss things based on daily life such as hunting strategies and food sources.
In conclusion, tool- making and language both played a great part in human development. Without these factors, we wouldn’t be the species that we are today.