Paleolithic Period: Nomadic Societies and Subsistence Strategies

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What was the primary source of subsistence for people during the Paleolithic Period?

  • Hunting and gathering (correct)
  • Trading
  • Farming
  • Mining

What were the societies like during the Paleolithic Period in terms of size?

  • Isolated individuals
  • Societies with hundreds of members
  • Small groups with 20 to 30 members (correct)
  • Large communities

What activities did men primarily engage in during the Paleolithic Period?

  • Gathering fruits and berries
  • Trapping wild animals
  • Gathering shellfish
  • Hunting game animals (correct)

What is a nuclear family according to the text?

<p>A family consisting of a man, his wife or wives, and their unmarried children (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the extended family important during the Paleolithic Period?

<p>To facilitate sharing and serve as a welfare institution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the nomadic lifestyle of people during the Paleolithic Period?

<p>Scarcity of food supplies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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