Class 6 Social Studies: On the Trail of the Earliest People

How this worksheet helps your child

• Builds confidence in core Social Studies concepts taught in Class 6 through repeated, varied practice.
• Aligned to CBSE and NCERT — questions mirror the pattern children see in school tests and unit assessments.
• Comes with an answer key so parents and students can self-check in minutes, without needing a teacher.
• Pitched at easy level — use it for daily homework, weekend revision or quick exam warm-ups.

About this worksheet

Embark on an exciting journey back in time with our Class 6 Social Studies practice worksheet, "On the Trail of the Earliest People." This easy-difficulty worksheet is specifically designed for students following the CBSE curriculum, aligning perfectly with your NCERT textbook's chapter on early human societies. Understanding the lives of our ancient ancestors – the hunter-gatherers of the Stone Age – is crucial for grasping how human civilization began and evolved. This worksheet provides a fantastic opportunity for Class 6 students to solidify their knowledge on topics like the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods, exploring how early humans met their basic needs for food, shelter, and tools. It's ideal for reinforcing classroom learning, preparing for assessments, or simply sparking a deeper curiosity about history at home. Parents and teachers will find this a valuable resource to help children visualise and comprehend the challenges and innovations of the earliest people, making history engaging and accessible.

What your child will learn

• Identify the main characteristics of hunter-gatherer societies.
• Recognise the different stages of the Stone Age: Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods.
• Describe the types of tools and shelters used by early humans.
• Explain how early humans adapted to their environment for survival.
• Locate important sites associated with early human habitation in India.

Understanding the concept

This worksheet delves into the fascinating world of 'early humans,' often referred to as hunter-gatherers, who lived thousands, even millions, of years ago. Before farming was discovered, people had to constantly move from one place to another in search of food and water. They 'hunted' animals for meat and 'gathered' wild fruits, nuts, berries, roots, and honey. This lifestyle dictated much of their existence, including where they lived and what tools they made. We divide this vast period into three main parts, collectively known as the Stone Age, because most of the evidence we have comes from stone tools. The Paleolithic period was the longest, characterised by crude stone tools, while the Mesolithic period saw smaller, sharper tools. The Neolithic period marked a significant change with polished stone tools and the beginnings of agriculture and settled life. Early humans lived in natural caves or rock shelters, and their tools, made from stone, wood, and bone, were essential for hunting, gathering, cutting, and scraping. Understanding these aspects helps us appreciate the foundations of human society.

Tips for parents & teachers

• Encourage your child to read the relevant chapter in their NCERT Social Studies textbook before attempting the worksheet.
• Discuss each question with your child, letting them explain their reasoning even if their initial answer is incorrect.
• Use a map to help your child locate regions mentioned in the questions, enhancing their geographical understanding.
• Turn learning into a game by asking follow-up questions related to early human life, like 'What would you eat if you were a hunter-gatherer?'
• Review the answered worksheet together, focusing on areas for improvement and praising correct answers.

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How to use this worksheet at home

Open the print view and use your browser's Print dialog to print on regular A4 paper or save as a PDF. Hand the printed sheet to your child (Class 6) and set a relaxed time limit — 15 to 25 minutes works for most Social Studies worksheets. When they're done, open the "With answer key" view and let them self-mark question by question. Re-print as many times as you need; the file never expires and there's no download limit.

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Is it aligned to the CBSE / NCERT syllabus?

Yes. All Class 6 worksheets are built around the CBSE and NCERT pattern so they map cleanly to what your child is studying in school.

Can I print this worksheet at home?

Yes. Click "Open print view" and use your browser's Print dialog to print on standard A4 paper, or save it as a PDF for later. The layout is designed to fit cleanly without scaling.

Does it include an answer key?

Yes — click "With answer key" to print a version with answers included, so parents and students can self-mark in minutes.