Question

Which of these was not a characteristic of early humans in the Paleolithic Age?
A. Ability to make and use simple tools
B. Tendency to live in permanent settlement
C. Reliance on hunting and gathering techniques
D. Propensity for creating artistic cave drawings

Answer 1

Hint: Paleolithic humans were hunters and gatherers and most importantly they were nomads as they mostly moved their settlements in search of food. This resulted in the spread of humans all over the world.

Complete answer:A period in human prehistory distinguished by the original advancement of stone equipment is called the Paleolithic Age. This period is also referred to as the Old Stone Age. The initial evidence of tool making and the use of these tools date back to 2.58 million years ago and this period is also considered as the beginning of the Paleolithic Age.
The period is divided into three eras, the Lower Paleolithic age, the Middle Paleolithic age, and the Upper Paleolithic age. While talking about the options, early humans during the Paleolithic Age were hunters and gatherers and they used simple shaped and sliced stone tools for hunting and other purposes.
During this age, early humans did not understand agriculture and the construction of houses. According to the available sources, early humans used to consume fruits and plants to survive and they lived in caves and hills. Therefore, early humans were not properly settled.
The predominant theme of the Paleolithic Art was animals. From hunting scenes to animal carvings, the humans of this age have created artistic cave paintings.

Thus the correct option is B.

Note: By the upper Paleolithic Age, early humans such as homo habilis who used simple equipment gradually evolved into modern humans and there was a change in their behavioral patterns.