Question

Give an account of the religious beliefs and practices of the people in the Neolithic Age.

Answer 1

Early humans did not understand natural phenomena. They were afraid of lightning thunder, seasonal changes, and natural calamities such as floods and earthquakes. They saw them as mysteries that were beyond their control. So they began to worship the forces of nature and sky, sun, rain, thunder, lightning, etc., became their gods. Ceremonies were performed to please them. Later, people began to bury the dead. Items of daily use such as pottery, tools, weapons, food, etc., were placed in the graves. This suggests that they may have believed in the afterlife.