Social Science · Class 2
Early Humans
Learn Early Humans with notes, examples, and practice questions.
4 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Early humans lived thousands of years ago as hunters and gatherers. They used stone tools, discovered fire, and gradually learned farming and herding — beginning of civilization.
Hunter-Gatherers
- Lived in caves and open camps
- Hunted wild animals, gathered fruits and nuts
- Moved from place to place for food
Tools and Fire
- Stone tools: chopping, cutting, hunting
- Discovery of fire: warmth, cooking, protection
- Gradual improvement in tool-making
Beginning of Farming
- Neolithic Age: agriculture began
- Domestication of animals
- Settled life near rivers
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Stone tools
Why did early humans make stone tools?
- 1Needed to hunt and cut food
- 2Stone was available and could be shaped
Answer
For hunting, cutting, and survival
Fire discovery
How did fire help early humans?
- 1Cooking made food digestible
- 2Warmth in cold, protection from animals
Answer
Cooking, warmth, and safety
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Early humans adapted to environment
- ✓ Stone Age tools show human ingenuity
- ✓ Agriculture led to settled communities
Exam Tips
- • Name three activities of hunter-gatherers
- • How did fire change human life?
- • What is the Neolithic Revolution?
Practice MCQs — Early Humans
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
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Early humans first lived by: