Prehistoric Era Overview Quiz

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What significant change occurred during the Neolithic Age compared to earlier stone ages?

  • Plants and animals began to be domesticated. (correct)
  • Humans relied solely on hunting and gathering.
  • Communities became more nomadic.
  • Using only chipped stones for tools was prioritized.

Which statement accurately describes the tools used in the Mesolithic Age?

  • Only large stones were utilized for tool-making.
  • Polished stones were developed for improved functionality. (correct)
  • Tools were exclusively made from wood and not stone.
  • Microliths were used but not for cutting utensils.

What was a primary reason for early human migration during the Paleolithic Age?

  • The invention of agricultural practices.
  • Climate changes that caused sea levels to drop. (correct)
  • The establishment of permanent settlements.
  • The extinction of all animal species.

Which early human species coexisted during the Paleolithic Age?

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Which term defines the era characterized by the use of polished stones and the domestication of plants?

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Flashcards

Stone Age

The earliest known time humans lived, marked by stone tool use.

Paleolithic

The Old Stone Age, lasting from 2.5 million to 10,000 BCE.

Mesolithic

The Middle Stone Age, characterized by polished tools from 10,000 to 8,000 BCE.

Neolithic

The New Stone Age from 8,000 to 3,000 BCE, marked by agriculture development.

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Microliths

Tiny sharp rocks used in tool making during the Mesolithic.

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