16. Theory Review: Historical Human Habitation

Q1: Why are archaeological sites important?

Archaeological sites provides clues to the more recent history of important archaic sites
Archaeological sites provides clues to past technological, social, economic and spiritual activities
Archaeological sites help guides identify historical areas so that guests can be entertained by taking away souveniers

Q2: Early Stone Age is divided up into two Periods, what are they?

Q3: Which animal is considered sacred for the Khoisan people?

Q4: Which culture was known as hunter-gathers?

Q5: What Stone Age period was the Khoisan people associated with?

Q6: How many official languages are spoken in South Africa?

Q7: Name one Iron Age Site in South Africa.

What is a hunter-gatherer?

Group of people called the Khoekhoen who exclusively relies on hunting for food
A hunter-gatherer is a term used to describe early agricultural communities in the Iron Age
A hunter-gatherer is a person who primarily engages in gathering and encouraging animal husbandry
Group of people called the SAN found during the Late Stone Age

What animal was sacred to the KhoiSan?

List 3 metals that were smelted during the Iron Age

What language did Nelson Mandela speak in his youth at home?