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What were early humans called?
AHunter-gatherers
BFarmers only
CCity dwellers
DTraders only
ICSEClass 6 (ICSE)History and CivicsCh 2 · Topic 2
Practice and Revision - Early Man
Let us practise and revise what we learned about early man. Early humans lived very differently from us, using simple tools, hunting and gat
Core concept
Early humans were hunter-gatherers, meaning they hunted animals and gathered wild plants for food, moving frequently to find resources.
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They used simple stone tools for hunting, cutting, and other tasks, gradually improving their tools over thousands of years.
Why it matters
The discovery of fire was a major milestone, providing warmth, protection, and a way to cook food, improving early human life.
Key detail
Eventually, early humans learned to farm and domesticate animals, leading to settled communities instead of constant movement.
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• Early humans were hunter-gatherers.
• They hunted animals and gathered plants.
• They moved frequently to find resources.
• Early humans used simple stone tools.
• Tools improved gradually over time.
• Fire provided warmth, protection and cooking.
• Fire was a major milestone.
• Farming led to settled communities.