Early Humans: Habitat, Diet, Tools & Fire

• Early humans existed thousands of years ago, and their lives differed greatly from modern life.
• Early humans were the earliest people.
• Early humans prepared to defend themselves against wild animals or enemies.

Where Early Humans Lived

• Early humans dwelled in trees or caves.
• They did not construct permanent houses due to their nomadic lifestyle.
• The need for food drove their constant movement.
• Early humans moved around all the time in search of food.

Early Human Diet

• Their diet consisted of hunted animal flesh and gathered fruits and nuts.
• They consumed food raw due to lacking knowledge about fire and cooking.
• They ate fruits and nuts they gathered from trees.
• They ate the food raw, or uncooked.

Early Human Attire

• Early humans used leaves or animal skin for clothing.
• Early humans used leaves or the skin of animals to cover themselves.

Tools Used by Early Humans

• Stone tools were used for hunting.
• Stone tools were used for protection.
• Stone tools were used for gathering.
• Stone tools were used for gathering fruits and roots.
• The tools were made out of stone
• A tool is something that is used to make work easier, like a knife or a pair of scissors

Learning to Use Fire

• Early humans observed naturally occurring fires and recognized their potential uses.
• Fire was used to ward off wild animals and provide warmth.
• Cooking food over fire became a practice, resulting in healthier and better-tasting meals.
• The ability to make fire by rubbing stones together was eventually discovered.
• Cooked food tasted better.
• Learning how to use fire changed their lives in many ways.

Invention of the Wheel

• The invention of the wheel happened about 6,000 years ago.
• The wheel is one of humanity's most influential creations.
• Wheels were initially used for making pots and cloth.
• Wheels were later adapted for carts to transport people and goods.
• Wheels were made to make carts, which carried people and things.