Stone Age Hunter-Gatherers

What does it mean to be "nomadic"?

• To live in permanent homes

• To move constantly to find food and resources

• To practice farming

• To live in one large city

How was knowledge passed down among hunter-gatherers?

• Through books and writing

• In formal schools

• From parents to children over thousands of generations

• It was rediscovered by each new generation

On which continent did the first hunter-gatherers appear?

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

• Africa

Approximately how long ago did humans begin migrating from Africa?

• 2+ Million Years Ago

• 100,000 Years Ago

• 70,000 Years Ago

• 10,000 Years Ago

What was the typical size of a hunter-gatherer band?

• 5-10 people

• 20-50 people

• 100-150 people

• 200+ people

What was essential for the survival and success of hunter-gatherer bands?

• Competition

• Isolation

• Having a single leader

• Cooperation and sharing resources

In the typical division of labor for hunter-gatherers, what was the primary role of men?

• Gathering plants, nuts, and berries

• Hunting large animals

• Preparing all the food

• Building permanent homes

What was a primary role of women in providing a band's daily nutrition?

• Hunting large animals

• Building shelters

• Collecting berries, nuts, seeds, and roots

• Making tools

Which of the following shows the correct progression of tool development for early humans?

• From stone-tipped spears to simple wooden sticks

• From bows and arrows to fishing hooks

• From simple wooden tools to advanced hunting weapons

• From metal tools to stone tools

How did adding a sharp stone point to a spear make it a more effective tool?

• It made the spear lighter

• It made hunting more effective

• It allowed it to be thrown farther

• It was easier to hold