Nilai Pancasila Pada Masa Pra Sejarah - Group 4 - DG1B

Summary

This transcript covers a presentation by a group of students discussing values of Pancasila in Indonesia's prehistoric era. They introduce four phases of the Stone Age: Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Megalithic periods. The presentation highlights how ancient people used stone tools, lived nomadically, and gradually developed agriculture and permanent settlements. It also explores the inherent values of Pancasila, such as divinity, unity, democracy, and social justice, which were present in prehistoric societies through burial rituals, barter systems, shared languages, and community farming. The presentation emphasizes that these values existed long before Pancasila was formally established.

Takeaways

• 🌍 The presentation discusses the values of Pancasila during Indonesia's prehistoric period.
• 🪨 Indonesia's prehistoric period began around 1.7 million years ago, during the Stone Age, which is divided into Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Megalithic eras.
• 🧑‍🌾 The Paleolithic era, also known as the Old Stone Age, marked the use of large, rough stone tools and a nomadic lifestyle focused on hunting and gathering.
• 🦴 During the Mesolithic era, humans began to use tools made from bones and animal horns, and they developed more structured methods of gathering resources.
• 🌾 The Neolithic era saw the rise of agriculture, permanent settlements, and early farming techniques as humans transitioned to a more settled lifestyle.
• 🛕 The Megalithic era introduced belief in deities and the construction of large stone structures like dolmens, sarcophagi, and megaliths used for religious purposes.
• 🙏 Values like belief in God (Ketuhanan) were already present in the prehistoric period, as shown by burial practices and religious artifacts.
• 🤝 Evidence of barter systems and social connections during the prehistoric period highlights early expressions of humanity and community values.
• 🌐 The shared language roots of Austronesian languages demonstrate the value of unity (Kesatuan) in prehistoric societies.
• ⚖️ Prehistoric agricultural societies practiced social justice (Keadilan Sosial) through collective farming and shared resources, fostering fairness and communal prosperity.

Q & A

What is the primary topic of the presentation?

The primary topic of the presentation is the values of Pancasila during Indonesia's prehistoric period, focusing on how these values were reflected in ancient human practices.

When did the prehistoric period in Indonesia begin?

The prehistoric period in Indonesia began approximately 1.7 million years ago, during which early humans used stone tools.

How is the prehistoric period in Indonesia divided?

The prehistoric period in Indonesia is divided into two major periods: the Stone Age and the Metal Age. The Stone Age is further divided into four phases: Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Megalithic periods.

What are the main characteristics of the Paleolithic period?

The Paleolithic period, or the Old Stone Age, occurred around 2.5 million years ago to 1000 BC. During this period, early humans used crude stone tools like hand axes and lived a nomadic lifestyle, relying on hunting and gathering for survival.

How did human lifestyles change during the Mesolithic period?

During the Mesolithic period (10,000 BC to 2,500 BC), humans continued to develop tools made from bone and animal horns. They began to understand agriculture, which led to more structured resource gathering.

What advancements occurred during the Neolithic period?

In the Neolithic period (2,500 BC to 1,500 BC), agriculture became the primary way of life. People began living in permanent settlements, cultivating crops, and developing farming communities.

What distinguishes the Megalithic period from the other prehistoric periods?

The Megalithic period is characterized by the use of large stone structures and the development of religious practices. People built monuments like menhirs, dolmens, and sarcophagi, which reflected their spiritual beliefs.

How were the values of Pancasila reflected in prehistoric times?

Although Pancasila as a formal ideology did not exist, many of its values, such as belief in a higher power, humanity, unity, democracy, and social justice, were present in prehistoric societies through burial rituals, community cooperation, shared languages, and collective farming practices.

What evidence supports the idea of religious beliefs during the Paleolithic period?

Archaeological evidence, such as the discovery of fossilized human remains in burial sites, suggests that early humans had religious beliefs. The use of tools for ancestor worship also indicates the presence of spiritual practices.

How does the concept of democracy appear in prehistoric societies?

The concept of democracy appeared in prehistoric societies through the practice of selecting tribal leaders based on consensus, which aligns with the Pancasila value of 'Kerakyatan' (Democracy). Leadership roles were determined through communal decision-making processes.