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The way of life of human being during the middle stone age period include;Improved stone tools through the use of Levallois methodInvented fire which they used for cooking, lighting and protecting against wild animals.Made and lived in caves for more permanent settlement and security.Made clothes out of animal skin by scrapping them clean, using efficient tools.Developed language for effective communication.Created leisure activities such as artwork
Disadvantages of using caves as shelters during stone age period include;Caves could collapse over themWild creatures would bite themHuman enemies could easily attack themCaves were exposed to cold/ Floods
Hunting of animals was mainly a group activities during Stone age period because;Wild animals were dangerous/ could kill people/for defense/for protection.They could surround the animal easily and catch it.Spotting/locating the animals was easier.Less time was taken to catch the animals.To give moral encouragement/team spirit.They could catch more animals.
Development of upright posture improved the early man's way of life as;The early man was able to move/walk/run faster with long distances.Man could use the hands to carryout farming activitiesMan could use the hands to grasp item conveniently.Man could spot animals/wild fruits from far distances.Man used hands to make tools/weapons which were used for different purposes.Man used the hands to define himself/to attack enemies.Man used the hands to perform/carryout domestic chores/carry young ones.
Characteristics of microlithic tools used during the late stone age period are;They are small in sizeThey are more efficientThey were crafted/fitted with handles/compositeThey were used to perform multiple tasksThey were sharp