What is ancient history?; First people in Latvia; Tools they used; How they lived; Life then vs. now

Ancient Latvia's Story

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Ancient Latvia's Story

Let's learn about Latvia's super old history!

Agenda

• What is ancient history?

• First people in Latvia

• Tools they used

• How they lived

• Life then vs. now

Welcome to Ancient Latvia!

Hello, friends! Today we will learn about a country called Latvia and its very old history.

What is 'Ancient History'?

Ancient history means a super, super long time ago! So long ago, there were no books or big cities like ours. People lived in caves or simple huts and hunted for food.

Latvia After the Ice Age

• Big ice melted slowly.

• Lots of water made lakes.

• First plants grew on land.

• Animals like reindeer arrived.

Climate Changes

The weather in Latvia got warmer! New forests grew with lots of trees. Animals like deer came, making it a very good place for people to live.

First People Arrive

Long, long ago, the very first people came to Latvia. They came here to find food like big animals to hunt. They followed the animals as they moved.

Hunters and Gatherers

The first people were 'hunters and gatherers.' This means they found all their food by hunting animals like deer and gathering plants like berries. They did not grow food or keep animals.

Finding Food

Ancient people hunted animals like deer for meat. They also gathered yummy berries, nuts, and roots from plants to eat. They found all their food from nature!

Tools from Stone

Long, long ago, people used stones to make tools. They shaped stones into sharp knives or scrapers. These tools helped them with jobs like cutting food or scraping animal skins.

Making a Stone Axe

• Find a strong, hard stone.

• Chip off small pieces carefully.

• Make the stone sharp for cutting.

• Add a wooden handle.

Tools from Bone and Wood

Ancient people also used animal bones and wood from trees. They made tools like sharp needles to sew clothes. They also made strong spears for hunting animals.

Fishing Tools

Ancient people used simple tools to catch fish. They made nets from strong plants to scoop up fish. They also used sharp harpoons made from animal bones to spear fish.

Everyday Objects

Long ago, people also made things they needed every day. They used clay to make pottery pots. These pots were for cooking food or holding water, just like our bowls and cups!

What They Wore

Ancient people needed warm clothes to stay safe. They used animal skins, like deer or bear fur. This kept them warm and dry from the cold and rain.

Ancient Latvia's Story

What is ancient history?; First people in Latvia; Tools they used; How they lived; Life then vs. now

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