What were the primary activities of early humans in their hunter-gatherer lifestyle?

They hunted wild animals, fished, and gathered fruits, nuts, and seeds.

True or False: Early humans settled permanently in one location to ensure consistent access to resources.

False. They were nomadic and moved based on resource availability.

Riddle: I can be made of stone or wood, used to cut and chop. I help my users survive, but I don't talk or stop. What am I?

Tools used by hunter-gatherers.

How did the seasonality of plants affect the movement of early human groups?

Plants bear different fruits in different seasons, prompting humans to move in search of these resources.

Fill in the blank: Archaeologists have discovered tools made of ___ and ___ used by hunter-gatherers.

Stone and wood

Early man primarily chose to live near ___ because it provided essential resources for survival.

Water sources

The sites where early man made tools from stones are referred to as ___ sites.

Factory

Rock paintings found in early man’s caves depict scenes of ___, ___, and ___.

Men hunting, women grinding, children jumping

True or False: Early man discovered fire intentionally and used it for various purposes.

False; fire was discovered accidentally.

Riddle: I keep you warm in the cold and help you cook your meals. What am I?

Fire

Which regions in India are known for the cave paintings made by early man?

Madhya Pradesh and Southern Uttar Pradesh

The first crops cultivated by early humans were ___ and ___.

Cereal and barley

True or False: Archaeological evidence of early farmers is primarily found in urban areas.

False. Archaeological evidence is found in sites like Mehrgarh and Burzahom, which are not urban areas.

What significant change in lifestyle did people experience during the Neolithic period?

People transitioned from a nomadic lifestyle to a settled life, focusing on agriculture and the domestication of animals.

Fill in the blank: The tools from the Neolithic era, which were polished for better cutting, are referred to as ___ tools.

Neolithic