Ancient history

How are Paleolithic society organized?

Bands: Small groups of 20-100 people who lived together and moved around together in search of food.

Kinship ties: People were related to each other through blood or marriage.

Communal decision-making: Decisions were made by the entire group, usually through consensus.

Sharing: People shared food, resources, and shelter with each other.

Gender roles: Men and women had different roles, with men typically responsible for hunting and women typically responsible for gathering and childcare.

Rituals: People engaged in rituals to connect with the spirit world and to ensure a successful hunt.

Mobility: People moved around frequently to find food and resources.

Economy: People relied on hunting, gathering, and fishing for survival.