Paleolithic and Neolithic Communities

How did Hunter Gathers make tools?

• They used fire to shape metal pieces.

• They hit flint on other stones to break off pieces.

• They rubbed two pieces of wood together to sharpen them.

• They used artifacts to bend and sharpen wood.

Why are hunter gatherers considered nomadic?

• They practiced large scale farming.

• They lived in small family groups.

• They moved from place to place in search of food.

• They used fire to stay warm.

Which 2 types of shelters did hunter-gatherers use? CHOOSE 2

• Temporary shelters made of wood and stone

• temporary shelters made of animal skins and plant materials

• natural shelters like caves and rock overhangs

• permanent shelters like villages

• permanent shelters made of clay and plant materials

At first, hunter-gatherers killed large animals by using _______________ to force them off cliffs

• slingshots

• clubs

• spears and arrows

• knives and swords

As their weapons became more advanced hunter-gatherers developed basic hunting weapons like

• whips

• throwing stars

• spears and arrows

• knives and swords

When did early humans start building permanent settlements?

• when they started farming

• when they started using basic hunting weapons

• when they started using fire

• when they started using tools

How did hunter-gatherers use fire? choose 3

• to build shelters

• for heat and light at night

• to cook food and smoke meat to preserve it

• to make weapons from metal

• to chase away threatening animals

Which factors contributed to the Agricultural Revolution? Choose 2

• The earth cooled and there were fewer animals.

• The earth warmed and plants grew more easily.

• People discovered how to make tools.

• People discovered how to make fire.

• People discovered how to domesticate animals.

Which one happened first? Type the number of the correct answer.

1. 1. People being to specialize.

2. 2. A barter economy developed.

3. 3. Food surpluses developed.

Which words complete the sentences.

After the agricultural revolution people started to use materials such as ____________ to build shelters. They made clothes from materials such as _____________.

• Mud and Bricks

  cotton and wool

• Animal Skins

  Mud and bricks

• Cotton and wool

  animal skins