Written records.
They left nothing behind in writing. The difference between 'prehistoric' and later peoples is that we call them 'prehistoric ' if no written information has been left to us by them or about them.
Human societies were based on nomadic lifestyles, as hunter-gatherers.
they were nomadic!!
Mississippian Indians were primarily sedentary rather than nomadic. They established complex agricultural societies, cultivating crops like maize, beans, and squash, which allowed them to settle in permanent villages. These societies built large earthen mounds for ceremonial and political purposes and developed intricate trade networks. While they may have engaged in seasonal hunting and gathering, their lifestyle was centered around agriculture and permanent settlements.
The Scythians and Xiongnu were nomadic societies.
hunter-gather, nomadic, egalitarian
hunter-gather, nomadic, egalitarian
Food-gathering societies in prehistoric times were typically nomadic, relying on hunting, fishing, and foraging for sustenance. They lived in small, mobile groups, which allowed them to adapt to seasonal changes and resource availability. These societies often had a deep knowledge of their environment and practiced sustainable methods of gathering food. Social structures were generally egalitarian, with shared responsibilities in food collection and distribution.
Nomadic.
Irrigation in Mesopotamia
No written language.
Written records.
No written language
The prehistoric era is defined by a lack of written records and the use of stone tools by early human societies. It spans from the emergence of humans to the advent of writing systems. Key characteristics include cave paintings, hunter-gatherer lifestyles, and the slow development of agriculture.
Animals
The four characteristics of hunter-gatherer societies are small in scale, nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle, egalitarian social structure, and a reliance on natural resources for sustenance.