Differences Between Paleolithic And Neolithic Societies

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There were major changes between Paleolithic and Neolithic societies. Paleolithic societies were mainly foragers. That means that they were nomads, they travelled in bands, and that they were hunter-gatherers. They were nomads and not sedentary because if they stayed in one place, they would have ran out of food. They knew their environment very well, and they knew when and where they could find the plants and animals they were looking for. They used stone tools, which were mainly used for hunting, although they were also used for some other things, such as making clothing. The foragers also knew how to cook, and they used fire to cook their meals, which made it easier for them to eat it, and didn’t cause so many sicknesses.

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