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History Chapter 3 Lesson 1

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Paleolithic
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Paleolithic
relating to the earliest period of the Stone Age
nomads
people who move from place to place as a group to find food for themselves
method
a way of doing something
technology
an ability gained by the practical use of knowledge
available
ready to be used
construct
to build by putting parts together
wooly mammoth (visual)
an elephant that has wool on it
communicate
to share information with someone
constant
always happening
ice age
a time when glaciers covered much of the land
What is another name for the Paleolithic Age?Old stone ageBy what methods did Paleolithic people get food?The men would go and hunt, gather, and fish.Why did the Paleolithic people live together in groups?A group of people can gather more food and provide safety for one another.What were some important inventions of the Paleolithic people?Fire, scraping tools, harpoons, spears, bow and arrowsHow did fire help Paleolithic people to survive?warmth, scared away animals, light, cookingWhy do you think cave paintings lasted so long?They were located in caves where they were protected from weather.How did the Ice Age affect where people settled in the Americas?It made a long bridge from Asia to the Americas. When the Ice Ages ended, people were able to migrate to different regions.How were land bridges formed?The ice lowered water levels in the oceans so the land that had been under water became visible.How does climate affect the type of house you live in or the clothes you wear?VariedHow were the Ice Ages different from the Paleolithic Age? How were they the same?The ice ages were cold. People were still focused on hunting.