Assessment Questions 6.1

While Middle Paleolithic sites were small and scattered, Upper Paleolithic sites included larger sites of population aggregation. This change in settlement pattern reflects a shift to a fixed seasonal round, indicating a strategy of logistical collecting with planned subsistence and movements based on detailed knowledge of the environment.

The presence of finely crafted bone tools, the use of ceramic technology for figurines and pottery, and the utilization of plant materials for domestic purposes are all indicative of the development of new technologies during the Upper Paleolithic.

Acquiring raw materials from great distances implies a greater reliance on trade with distant groups and suggests broader social networks. It demonstrates the importance of maintaining long-distance contacts, possibly through seasonal get-togethers evidenced at aggregation sites.