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Describe the way of life of early man during the Old Stone Age period.

Answer Text:
-He made simple stone tools for domestic use called Oldowan tools.
-They lived in small groups in order to assist each other.
-Obtained their food through hunting and gathering.
-They used simple hunting methods such as chasing wild animals and laying traps.
-They ate raw food because fire had not been discovered.
-They had no specific dwelling places.
-Had not developed sedentary life.
-They sheltered themselves from predators by climbing trees and hiding in caves.
-They wore no clothing but their hairy body kept them warm.
-They lived near rivers and lakes to get water.
-Communicated by use of gestures and whistling.