1. Oral transmission of knowledge: in the absence of writing tools, education in primitive society is mainly oral transmission, and knowledge and skills are passed on to future generations through elders or specialized knowledge givers.

2. Step-by-step cultivation: Education in primitive society is a step-by-step process. Starting from the experience and perception in infancy, gradually instilling knowledge, skills and values into future generations requires long-term accumulation and experience.

3. Socialization education: Education in primitive society emphasizes the process of socialization, allowing future generations to enter the society and acquire knowledge and skills through imitation and self-discovery.

4. Practical education: The education in primitive society focuses on practical training, so that future generations can acquire knowledge and skills in practice and cultivate their practical ability and creativity.

5. Full participation in education: In primitive social education, every member participates in the education process, especially the elders play an important role.

It should be noted that there is no unified education system in primitive society, and the methods and contents of education are varied, so the above characteristics are not all, and there are also differences in living environment, production methods and beliefs.