Lifestyle (Paleolithic)
Nomadic lifestyle
Knives, axes, and arrowheads were made out of this material
Stone
What is agriculture?
The act of farming grains such as wheat or rice. This starts when seeds fall to the ground and become new plants.
To adapt to their lifestyle, was it better for humans in the Paleolithic period to have many children or very few children? Why?
Very little, they were constantly moving around, carrying all of their belongings, so it would be difficult to carry many children at a time
This invention allowed humans in Paleolithic times to have light and heat, cook food, and scare away animals
Fire
Why did the nomadic lifestyle stop in the Neolithic period?
Farmers were responsible for taking care of their crops and animals so they built sedentary homes and communities, rather than moving around to find food and shelter.
What was one way humans during this period protected themselves from danger?
Magic rituals, they were very spiritual and believed in the power of natural elements
How were woman in the Paleolithic period portrayed in art?
With wide hips, bulging stomachs, a covered face, and characteristics that portrayed a fertile woman
How were humans during the Paleolithic period buried after they died?
In specific postures, accompanied by weapons, food, and other sentimental objects
What is one thing humans in the Paleolithic period drew on the walls of caves?
Animals, hunting or war scenes, ritual scenes
Name two important or prominent roles necessary to have in each tribe
Healer, shaman, and/or strongest warrior