Beginning of Human Society Study Guide - Surviving in the Paleolithic Age Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name for the Paleolithic Age?
A
Old Stone Age
2
Q
How did the development of spoken language advance or help humans during this age?
A
It made it easier to work together and pass on knowledge and skills.
3
Q
What were the Ice Ages?
A
Long periods of extreme cold that affected all of Earth
4
Q
What was formed during the last Ice Age that brought settlers to our side of the world (the Americas)?
it helped them travel there
A
Land Bridge
5
Q
- Where geographically was this found?
- And what is it called today?
it connected what area to what area
A
- Between Asia & North America (Alaska)
- Bering Strait
6
Q
Why was fire important to the people of the Stone Age? Name at least 3 ways.
A
- Protection from animals (ex. - wolves)
- Warmth
- Light
- Cooking and preserving food (smoked meat)
7
Q
Define nomad - what is a nomad?
A
People who regularly move from place to place for survival looking for food and water.
