15 Questions
What was the primary purpose of the tools made by Homo habilis and Homo erectus?
To meet their subsistence needs
What is the characteristic feature of the bifaces, also known as hand axes?
Physical symmetry
Where were the first Acheulian hand axes recognized?
St. Acheul in France
When did the Acheulian toolmaking tradition continue in India?
From 250,000 to 60,000 years ago
What is the approximate age of the earliest tools found in Africa, Asia, and Europe?
1.8 million years ago
What is the etymological origin of the term 'Lithic technology'?
From the French word 'Lith' meaning 'stone'
During which period did the Levalloisian tool-making tradition belong?
The period around 3,98,000 years ago
What was a characteristic of the Neanderthals during the Middle Paleolithic Culture?
They buried the dead people systematically
What was an innovation in tool technology during the Upper Paleolithic phase?
The production of long blades and burins
What was a characteristic of the tools made during the Upper Paleolithic phase?
They were made from different varieties of silica-rich raw materials
What is the primary material used to make the burin tool?
Stone
What was the probable outcome of the movement of modern humans from sub-Saharan Africa to various parts of Asia?
They replaced the earlier populations
What was the purpose of the bone needles used during this period?
For sewing and weaving
What was a distinctive feature of the burials during this period?
The dead were placed with folded hands over their chest
What was the characteristic of the period before 8,000 BC (BCE)?
Many parts of the world remained covered by ice sheets and snow
Test your knowledge of the Lower Paleolithic Culture, characterized by the use of stone tools and hand axes by early human ancestors Homo habilis and Homo erectus. Learn about the evolution of tool design and subsistence strategies during this period. Explore the significance of bifaces and physical symmetry in ancient toolmaking.
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