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What time period does the Middle Paleolithic cover?
What time period does the Middle Paleolithic cover?
- 190-100 thousand years
- 120-30 thousand years
- 140-20 thousand years
- 150-30 thousand years (correct)
When did the first people start to inhabit the territory of Kazakhstan?
When did the first people start to inhabit the territory of Kazakhstan?
- Approximately 800-140 thousand years ago
- Approximately 100-50 thousand years ago
- Approximately 500-100 thousand years ago
- Approximately 1 million - 800 thousand years ago (correct)
In which part of Kazakhstan were the Paleolithic dwellings of early humans found?
In which part of Kazakhstan were the Paleolithic dwellings of early humans found?
- Southern Kazakhstan
- Northern Kazakhstan
- Eastern Kazakhstan (correct)
- Western Kazakhstan
In which period did humanity start using the friction method to ignite fire?
In which period did humanity start using the friction method to ignite fire?
Which area did the tribes that created the Andronovo culture inhabit?
Which area did the tribes that created the Andronovo culture inhabit?
Who was the archaeologist that discovered the Stone Age human dwelling in Southern Kazakhstan in 1958?
Who was the archaeologist that discovered the Stone Age human dwelling in Southern Kazakhstan in 1958?
To which era does the 'Botai' settlement belong?
To which era does the 'Botai' settlement belong?
Where was the Andronovo culture's artifact first found?
Where was the Andronovo culture's artifact first found?
Flashcards
When was the Middle Paleolithic period?
When was the Middle Paleolithic period?
The Middle Paleolithic period is a significant era in human prehistory, spanning from approximately 140,000 to 40,000 years ago.
When did the first humans inhabit Kazakhstan?
When did the first humans inhabit Kazakhstan?
Archaeological evidence suggests that the first humans inhabited the territory of Kazakhstan around 800,000 to 1.4 million years ago.
Where were the first human settlements in Kazakhstan found?
Where were the first human settlements in Kazakhstan found?
The earliest evidence of human settlements during the Paleolithic period in Kazakhstan was found in the eastern region of the country.
When did humans first discover fire making through friction?
When did humans first discover fire making through friction?
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Where did the Andronovo culture thrive?
Where did the Andronovo culture thrive?
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Who discovered a Paleolithic site in Southern Kazakhstan in 1958?
Who discovered a Paleolithic site in Southern Kazakhstan in 1958?
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To which period does the Botai settlement belong?
To which period does the Botai settlement belong?
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Who is the archaeologist associated with the Begazy-Dandybai culture?
Who is the archaeologist associated with the Begazy-Dandybai culture?
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Study Notes
Paleolithic Period in Kazakhstan
- Timeframe: The Middle Paleolithic spanned roughly 190,000 to 100,000 years ago, with other options also listed which were incorrect.
- Early Human Settlement: Early humans likely inhabited Kazakhstan starting around 900,000 to 140,000 years ago.
Paleolithic Sites in Kazakhstan
- Location: Paleolithic settlements have been discovered in various regions of Kazakhstan, including Southern, Western, and parts of Northern and Eastern Kazakhstan.
Fire Use in the Paleolithic
- Method of Fire Control: The use of fire created by friction dates back to the Paleolithic period (the age of early humans).
Archaeological Cultures
- Andronovo Culture: The Andronovo culture flourished in Central, South-East, and North-Western Kazakhstan.
- Andronovo Culture Site: The first evidence of this culture's artifacts was found near Arkaim.
- Begazy-Dandybay Culture: Found in Southern Kazakhstan, explored by Akišev.
Important Archaeologists
- Margulan: Contributed to the study of Paleolithic periods in Southern Kazakhstan.
- Akishev: Known for his work on Begazy-Dandybay culture.
- Alpysbaev: Likely contributed to archaeological study.
- Rudenco: Potentially worked on Kazakhstani archaeological finds.
- Gryaznov: Could have contributed significant archaeological research discoveries in Kazakhstan.
Botay Site
- Cultural Period: The Botay site dates to the Mesolithic/Neolithic period.
Key Archaeological Sites in Kazakhstan
- Begazy - Dandybay Site: Located in Southern Kazakhstan; discovered by a significant archaeologist associated with it.
- Andronovo Culture Evidence Locations: Found in numerous parts of Kazakhstan which included Central, Southern, and North-western parts.
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