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Early humans used a variety of methods for creating shelters based on the environment they lived in.
Early humans used a variety of methods for creating shelters based on the environment they lived in.
True (A)
The size of early human groups was determined by the availability of resources in a particular location.
The size of early human groups was determined by the availability of resources in a particular location.
True (A)
Early humans did not develop the ability to control fire.
Early humans did not develop the ability to control fire.
False (B)
Early humans did not rely on tools for survival, as they were hunter-gatherers.
Early humans did not rely on tools for survival, as they were hunter-gatherers.
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Early human communication was only developed for hunting practices, not for other aspects of their lives.
Early human communication was only developed for hunting practices, not for other aspects of their lives.
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Early humans did not advance their tool technology after the discovery of fire.
Early humans did not advance their tool technology after the discovery of fire.
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Flashcards
Hunters and Gatherers
Hunters and Gatherers
Early humans who hunted animals and gathered plants for food.
Small Bands
Small Bands
Early humans lived in groups of around 30 people.
Shelters
Shelters
Early humans used caves or built shelters from natural materials.
Development of Tools
Development of Tools
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Communication
Communication
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Complex Tools
Complex Tools
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Study Notes
Early Humans: Daily Life
- Hunters and Gatherers: Early humans were hunter-gatherers, relying on hunting animals and gathering plants for food.
- Nomad Lifestyle: When food sources ran low, they moved to new locations. They were nomadic, not settling in one place.
- Small Bands: They lived in small groups (bands) of about 30 people. This group size was important for surviving in the environment.
- Shelters: They used their surroundings for shelter, using caves, rock shelters, branches, animal hides. and plant fibers.
- Tools: Early humans needed tools for survival. Fire was crucial for cooking food, protection, and warmth.
- Tool Development: Simple tools like chipped rocks for knives and axes were early tools. More advanced tools like flint, bows and arrows, and carrying bags developed with improved technology.
- Language Development: As hunting skills became more complex, humans developed language to cooperate in hunting and other activities.
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Description
Explore the daily life of early humans, focusing on their roles as hunters and gatherers, their nomadic lifestyles, and how they lived in small bands. This quiz also covers their tool usage and the development of language, crucial for survival and cooperation in hunting. Test your knowledge of these fundamental aspects of early human existence.
