Flashcard on Hunter-Gatherers

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What is the social structure of hunter-gatherer groups?

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Small, close-knit groups.

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What do hunter-gatherers rely on for food?

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Hunting small animals and gathering plants.

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How many years ago were the first tools made?

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Approximately 2.5 million years ago.

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What type of shelters did early people sometimes use?

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Caves.

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What does the term 'crude' mean in the context of early shelters?

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Basic and simple.

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What is a hunter-gatherer?

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A person who obtains food by hunting animals and gathering plants.

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What are some examples of tools used by hunter-gatherers?

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Stone tools, spears, and bows.

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How did hunter-gatherers adapt to their environment?

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By moving to find food and using natural resources.

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What role did women play in hunter-gatherer societies?

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They often gathered plants and took care of children.

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What is the significance of fire for hunter-gatherers?

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It provided warmth, protection, and a way to cook food.