Week 8 Flashcards
Last Glacial Maximum
A time where the glaciers were at its coldest and driest. It covered most of Canada and many parts of europe. 26,000-19,000 BP
Holocene Environmental Change
A period where global warming increased and started melting glaciers and increased sea levels. Also causing extinction of large mammals and others migrating up north.
Hunter-Gatherers
Human groups that rely on natural resources for sustenance (foragers)
Postglacial foragers
ate a broad range of food. Used fishing feat projectile weapons, and storage technology.
Mesolithic Technologies
WIth decrease of big game, specialized to were developed to hunt small game. Stuff life fishing gear, Stone blades, sharp projectiles, and stone tools`
Residential Mobility
Hunter gatherer community would have a base camp and move every few weeks, following resources.