Paleolithic Culture Characteristics and Food Sourcing

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What are the key characteristics of Paleolithic culture?

Hunter-gatherer lifestyle, cave art, and simple tools

What is the significance of cave art in Paleolithic culture?

Cave art provides insights into early human beliefs, practices, and artistic expression.

How did Paleolithic people obtain their food?

They obtained their food through hunting and gathering.

Match the following Paleolithic tools with their primary use:

Hand axe = Cutting and shaping wood Spear = Hunting large game Grindstone = Grinding grains and seeds Burin = Engraving or carving bone and antler Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Paleolithic art forms with their characteristics:

Cave paintings = Depictions of animals and hunting scenes Venus figurines = Small carved female figures Rock engravings = Carvings of animals and symbols on rock surfaces Portable art objects = Small sculptures and carvings made from bone or ivory Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Paleolithic shelters with their construction materials:

Tent-like structures = Animal skins and wooden poles Rock shelters = Natural caves and rock overhangs Pit houses = Wooden frames covered with earth or hides Thatched huts = Sticks, grass, and leaves Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Paleolithic artifacts with their purpose:

Bone needles = Sewing animal skins and making clothes Shell jewelry = Personal adornment and decoration Harpoons = Fishing for marine resources Pottery fragments = Storage and cooking of food Signup and view all the answers