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How Did the Paleolithic People Survive?

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How do we know about the Paleolithic period of time?

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How do we know about the Paleolithic period of time?

- The human story starts in prehistory.
- Anthropologists study how societies developed.
- Archeologists study artifacts and fossils.

How did early humans live?

- Early humans hunted and gathered food.
- When an area ran out of food they moved.
- They lived in groups of 30 near rivers.

How did early humans survive the ice age?

- Shelters were caves or animal skin tents.
- Clothes were animal skins, furs, and woven grasses.
- Fire provided warmth, rote ruin, and cooking.

How did early humans advance to accomplish more?

- Used sounds and art to communicate.
- Worked together and passed on knowledge.
- Developed tools to get jobs done.