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Early people/ s.s.
Early people quiz studying
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Old Stone Age | The period of human prehistory that lasted until about 12,000 years ago, during which stone tools were the most common technology used by humans. |
| Technology | The use of skills and tools to meet practical human needs. |
| Africa | The world’s second-largest continent, lying south of Europe between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Some scientists feel that, that is where life emerged. |
| Border Cave | Located in Zululand, the northeastern tip of South Africa. |
| Hunter-gatherers | A person of the old stone age who met needs by hunting animals and gathering plants. |
| Give 2 examples of how the early people that lived in Border Cave made their homes as comfortable as possible? | A. They lined the floor with grass for bedding. B. They made campfires to cook on and to light the caveâs darkness. |
| Name 4 things that early people used fire for? | A. To cook food B. Now could move into colder climate C. To get through the winter months D. Used as light for in the dark. |
| What did the finding of the seashell bead reveal about life among the early people? Give 3 examples. | A. It revealed that at times the people must have traveled to the Indian ocean. B. The early people valued beauty C. It shows that they also like art, and found away to express themselves through this. |