20 Questions
What is the literal meaning of 'Neolithic'?
New Stone Age
What marked the culmination of Palaeolithic technology?
Large quantities of micro/pigmy tools
What two new features came into practice during the Neolithic time?
Making of axes and grinding of the surfaces of tools
What was the change in tool-making during the Neolithic time?
Large and heavy tools made on hard stones were produced and used
What were the two practices initiated in the Neolithic stage?
Agriculture and domestication of animals
What was characteristic of the Mesolithic stage in terms of tool-making?
Large quantities of micro/pigmy tools
Why was agriculture termed as the 'Green Revolution' by archaeologists?
Because a small section of the society was able to produce food for the entire community.
What change in dwelling pattern occurred due to the new subsistence in the Neolithic stage?
The nomadic tendency of hunting-gathering changed into 'sedentary' or settled life.
Why did V. Gordon Childe consider the beginning of food production as a revolution?
Because food production ushered important and significant changes in the subsistence economy and life of the communities.
What cultural traits justify the term 'New Stone Age' for the Neolithic?
The new beginnings and a number of other cultural traits justify the term 'New Stone Age' for the Neolithic.
What term was coined by V. Gordon Childe to describe the first agricultural revolution?
Neolithic Revolution
Why did archaeologists term agriculture as the 'Green Revolution'?
It led to significant changes in the subsistence economy and life of the communities.
What was characteristic of the Mesolithic stage in terms of tool-making?
Stone tools were made using abrasive techniques.
What change in dwelling pattern occurred due to the new subsistence in the Neolithic stage?
All of the above.
What marked the culmination of Palaeolithic technology?
Grinding often resulted in polishing of the surface.
What marked the culmination of Palaeolithic technology?
Use of small tools in composite forms
What was characteristic of the Mesolithic stage in terms of tool-making?
Large quantities of micro/pigmy tools being made
What two new features came into practice during the Neolithic time?
Making of axes and grinding of the surfaces of tools
What cultural traits justify the term 'New Stone Age' for the Neolithic?
Use of new technology for making stone tools, new subsistence, new dwelling tendency, etc.
What change in tool-making occurred during the Neolithic time?
Large and heavy tools made on hard stones were produced and used
Test your knowledge about the Neolithic Age, the last phase of the Stone Age, and the evolution of stone tool-making. Explore the cultural traits and technological advancements that marked this period.
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