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Hunter-Gatherers
Migration
Domestication
Cave Paintings
Physical Environment
100

What tools did early humans use to hunt?

spears bows and stone axes

100

From where did the earliest migrations occur?

The earliest migrations occurred from Africa.

100

What is domestication?

  1. Domestication is the process of changing plants and animals to make them more useful for human use.
100

What can we learn from cave paintings?

Cave paintings can inform us about early human beliefs, social structure, and environmental interactions.

100

How did early humans adapt to colder climates?

  1. Early humans adapted to colder climates by creating insulated shelters and wearing animal skins.
200

How did fire help hunter-gatherers survive?

  1. Fire helped hunter-gatherers by providing warmth, cooking food, and protection from predators.
200

What routes did early humans take to migrate?

  1. Early humans migrated along land bridges and coastal routes to find new resources.
200

Why is domestication important for agriculture?

Domestication is important for agriculture because it allows for stable food sources and reliable supplies.

200

Describe a significant animal depicted in cave art.

A significant animal depicted in cave art is the bison, representing an important food source

200

What materials did early humans use for shelter?

Materials used for shelter included animal hides, wood, and stone.

300

Describe the lifestyle of hunter-gatherer societies.

  1. Hunter-gatherer societies were characterized by a nomadic lifestyle, reliance on wild food sources, and small group living.
300

Name two continents to which early humans migrated.

Two continents to which early humans migrated include Asia and Europe.

300

Name two plants that were domesticated in early cultures.

Two domesticated plants include wheat and barley; two domesticated animals include goats and sheep.

300

Why were cave paintings created?

  1. Cave paintings were likely created for spiritual or ritualistic purposes, serving as expressions of identity and culture.
300

Describe how climate changes affected plant life.

Climate changes affected plant life by altering growing seasons and available resources.

400

What were the benefits of living in small groups?

Benefits of living in small groups include increased cooperation, shared resources, and social support

400

How did climate affect human migration patterns?

Climate affected migration patterns by altering available habitats and food sources.

400

How did domesticated animals change human life?

Domesticated animals provided food, labor, and companionship, changing human lifestyles significantly.

400

How did cave art reflect early human beliefs?

Cave art reflects beliefs related to hunting, fertility, and the relationship with nature

400

How did physical geography impact early human settlements?

Physical geography impacted early human settlements by providing access to water, fertile land, and natural resources.

500

How did hunter-gatherers adapt to their environments?

  1. Hunter-gatherers adapted to their environments by using local resources, developing tools, and migrating as needed.
500

What evidence do archaeologists use to study migrations?

  1. Archaeologists study artifacts, fossils, and migration routes to understand early human movements.
500

What evidence shows the transition to agriculture?

  1. Evidence of domestication includes changes in animal size, genetic traits, and archaeological findings of farming tools.
500

What do cave paintings tell us about early human society?


  1. Cave paintings provide insights into social life, daily activities, and the environment of early humans.
500

What role did rivers play in the development of early cultures?

  1. Rivers played a significant role by providing water, facilitating trade, and supporting agriculture.