Early Humans

Ancestor

A person in your family who lived long before you, such as a great-great grandparent.

Cave Painting

A picture or design painted on the wall of a cave by early humans.

Culture

The beliefs, customs, arts, and way of life shared by a group of people.

Hunter-Gatherer

A person who gets food by hunting animals and gathering plants, rather than by farming.

Migration

The movement of people or animals from one place to another, often in search of food or better living conditions.

Nomad

A person who moves from place to place instead of living in one location.

Paleolithic

Relating to the earliest period of the Stone age, when humans used tools.

Shelter

A place that provides protection from weather or danger, like a cave or hut.

Tool

An object made or used by humans to help them do work, such as a stone axe or spear.

Tribe

A group of people who share the same ancestors, languages, and customs.