Living in the earliest times
The earliest people were nomads — they moved from place to place to find food. They hunted wild animals and gathered fruits, roots and shellfish. They lived in caves and made simple tools from stone.
Learning new ways
Later, in the Neolithic age, people learned to farm the land and keep animals. Now they could stay in one place, so they built simple homes and lived in small settlements. They made pottery to store food and water.
| Early life | Hunting, gathering, caves, moving about |
| Later life | Farming, animals, houses, pottery |
Living together in groups helped early people stay safe. They shared food, cared for their children and learned skills from one another. Over many years, their simple lives slowly grew into small villages.
Key idea
Early people first moved about to hunt and gather. Later they learned to farm and settle in one place.
Remember
- The first people were nomads who hunted and gathered.
- Neolithic people learned to farm and keep animals.
- Settling down led to homes and pottery.