Paleolithic Stone Age Flashcards
Hand Axes
Flint tools used for cutting, chopping, and shaping materials like wood or bone.
Example sentence: The Paleolithic people used hand axes for various tasks.
Flint Knives
Sharp tools made from flint used for cutting and butchering.
Example sentence: Flint knives were essential for hunting during the Paleolithic period.
Choppers
Stone tools with a sharp edge used for chopping and cutting.
Choppers were commonly used by early humans for processing food.
Control of Fire
The ability to create and control fire for warmth, cooking, and protection.
Control of fire was a significant development in human history.
Bone Tools
Tools made from animal bones for various purposes.
Bone tools were used for crafting and hunting by early humans.
Hunter-Gatherers
People who hunt animals and gather wild plants for sustenance.
Hunter-gatherers lived a nomadic lifestyle during the Paleolithic period.
Nomadic Lifestyle
Moving from place to place in search of food and resources.
Nomadic lifestyle was common among early human societies.
Cave Habitation
Living in caves for shelter and protection.
Cave habitation provided safety and refuge for Paleolithic people.
Cave Paintings
Artworks created on cave walls by early humans.
Cave paintings depict scenes of daily life and animals.
Carvings
Objects or designs created by cutting or shaping material like wood or stone.
Carvings were a form of artistic expression in the Paleolithic period.
Burial Practices
Ceremonial rituals and customs related to burying the dead.
Burial practices varied among different Paleolithic cultures.