Name: Tribal Way of Living: Hunters and Gatherers
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 4 min 54 s
Description: The tribal people of India were hunters and gatherers who used the forest as a home and resource. Let us watch and learn about the challenges in their lives.

Question

Why do we call the old stone age man a 'food-gatherer'?

Accepted Answer

Humans during the old stone age were referred to as Hunter-Gatherers because of the following reasons:

Early humans were not well-versed in food production. Subsequently, the early humans practised a nomadic lifestyle. They moved from one region to another in search of food and necessary resources.

Early humans depended on meat, tubers, and roots for survival. Hence, Early humans migrated along with animals and seasonal changes. In certain cases, early humans gathered food to help them survive harsh weather conditions.

According to a popular theory, Male members of the community were involved in hunting. Subsequently, female members were seen as gatherers.

Early humans also moved from one region to another in search of water resources. When water resources in one region dried up, they travelled to a different place in search of food and shelter.

Why do we call the old stone age man a 'food-gatherer'?

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