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Radiocarbon dating was used to determine the period. When there is an unexpected change in nature, the living beings adapt to the changes and survive. Likewise, Humans have evolved over millions of years, adapting themselves to the changing circumstances.
Races
Homo sapiens migrated out of eastern Africa and settled in different parts of the world. Their lifestyle also grew, and they made it suitable to the localities in which they lived. Thus the humans in other places adopted different forms of lifestyle. Based on the weather, climate and nature of the living area, their physique and complexion also differed. This resulted in the formation of different races. Homo sapiens engaged in hunting and gathering.
Cromagnons learned to live in caves. Lascaus caves in France is the evidence for cave living of Cromagnons. They habituated to bury the dead.
Migration of Homo sapiens from east Africa to other parts of the world.
Hunting and Food Gathering
They lived in groups in a cave or a mountain range. They continued moving in search of food and hunted wild animals for food. They also scavenged the animals killed by other wild animals like tigers. They learnt the art of fishing.
They collected honey, plucked fruits and dug out tubers. They also secured grains from the forest. Once the food source got exhausted in one area, they moved to a different place in search of food. They wore skins of animals and barks of trees and leaves for guarding their bodies during winter. Thus humans began hunting to meet their need for food.
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