Paleo-Indians and Their Lifestyle

The video discusses the origins and lifestyle of paleo-indigenous people, who were early inhabitants moving in small family groups. They were nomadic, settling near water sources for food and resources. During summer, they followed animals to mountains, using animal skins for clothing and gathering seeds and nuts. This lifestyle is known as hunter-gatherer.

What term do archaeologists use to refer to the first inhabitants?

• Modern-Indians

• Mesolithic

• Paleo-Indians

• Neolithic

Why did Paleo-Indians settle near rivers and streams?

• To build permanent homes

• To be close to water, plants, and animals

• To practice fishing

• To avoid other tribes

What did Paleo-Indians do in the summer?

• Stayed near rivers

• Followed wild animals to the mountains

• Practiced agriculture

• Built permanent settlements

What materials did Paleo-Indians use to make clothing?

• Silk

• Wool

• Animal skins

• Cotton

What term is used to describe people who move from place to place hunting and gathering food?

• Farmers

• Nomads

• Hunter-gatherers

• Settlers