One Day in the Life of a Hunter Gatherer

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Chapter 2: The Earliest Human Societies Lesson 1 Hunters and Gatherers MAIN IDEAS Geography Early humans adapted to the natural environment. Culture Humans created tools to ensure survival and to improve life. Culture Early humans developed language, religion, and art. Early Humans’ Way of Life ESSENTIAL QUESTION How did early humans interact with the environment? Hunter-Gatherers Adapt to Environments • Early humans were hunter-gatherers - hunted animals, gathered plants for food - moved to a new location when food ran out • Depended on natural environment for shelter - lived in caves and shelters made of rocks, branches, animal skins Small Bands • Lived in small bands of about 30 people - group included several families - group size reflected how many people could live off food in region • Men hunted, fished • Women gathered nuts, berries; cared for children - children also worked Early Humans on the Move • Hunter-gatherers were nomads—people who moved from place to place • Groups returned to the same places with the changes of seasons - bands joined together at certain times of year, formed communities • Moved to new, distant lands while following animals to hunt - migration—moving from one place to settle in another Chapter 2: The Earliest Human Societies World History: Ancient Civilizations 1 Early Humans on the Move • By 15,000 B.C., hunter-gatherers had migrated through much of world - crossed land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, entering Americas • Migrating groups entered territory of other groups - groups shared knowledge, tools - sometimes caused violent conflicts if groups feared each other REVIEW QUESTION Why did hunter-gatherers move often? Chapter 2: The Earliest Human Societies World History: Ancient Civilizations 2 The Development of Tools ESSENTIAL QUESTION What were some tools

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