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During which period did the Palaeolithic Period occur?
What does the term 'Palaeolithic' mean?
What type of tools and weapons did people in the Palaeolithic Period use?
What served as the shelter for people during the Palaeolithic Period?
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What did people discover to use for their protection against cold during the Palaeolithic Period?
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Which term was coined by archaeologist John Lubbock in 1865?
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What does the term 'Palaeolithic' mean?
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During which period did the Palaeolithic Period occur?
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What was the climate like during the Palaeolithic Period?
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What were people in the Palaeolithic Period able to use for their protection against cold?
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Study Notes
The Palaeolithic Period
- The Palaeolithic Period occurred from the emergence of stone tools, around 2.6 million years ago, to the end of the last Ice Age, around 11,700 years ago.
- The term 'Palaeolithic' means 'Old Stone Age', derived from the Greek words 'palaios', meaning 'old', and 'lithos', meaning 'stone'.
Tools and Shelter
- People in the Palaeolithic Period used crude stone tools, such as flint knives and hand axes, and wooden spears as weapons.
- Caves, tents, and other temporary shelters served as homes for people during this period.
Protection from Cold
- People in the Palaeolithic Period discovered fire, which they used for warmth and protection against cold.
Origin of the Term
- The term 'Palaeolithic' was coined by archaeologist John Lubbock in 1865.
Climate
- The climate during the Palaeolithic Period was cold, with multiple Ice Ages occurring throughout this time.
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Test your knowledge on human cultural evolution! This quiz will cover the Palaeolithic Period, Neolithic Period, and Age of Metal. Explore the changes and advancements that shaped our history.
