Prehistoric Period Overview
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What is the primary reason the prehistoric period is defined as such?

  • All humans were nomadic at that time.
  • There was no evidence of written records. (correct)
  • Artistic expression had not yet developed.
  • There are no archaeological findings.

What do archaeologists primarily study to learn about the prehistoric period?

  • Artifacts and tools left behind by ancient humans. (correct)
  • Written documents and sacred texts.
  • Oral traditions passed down through generations.
  • Modern structures to understand ancient designs.

Which of the following was a typical tool used by prehistoric humans?

  • Stone tools. (correct)
  • Woven baskets.
  • Plastic utensils.
  • Metal knives.

How did prehistoric humans likely use their stone tools?

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What might prehistoric people have used wood for?

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Prehistoric Period

The time period before humans invented writing. We can't study this period through written records.

Archeologists

People who study the prehistoric period by examining ancient objects like tools and artifacts.

Nomadic Lifestyle

People in the prehistoric period were constantly moving from place to place, often in search of food.

Stone Tools

Stone tools were used during the Prehistoric Period for tasks like cutting, scraping, and hunting.

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Prehistoric Tools & Weapons

People in the prehistoric period used tools made from bone, wood, and stone to hunt animals, build shelters, and gather food.

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Study Notes

Prehistoric Period

  • The prehistoric age is the period before the development of writing.
  • There are no written records from this era.
  • Archaeologists study this period using discovered artifacts.
  • People during this time were nomadic hunters and gatherers.
  • Evidence of tools, mainly stone tools, survives.
  • Stone tools were used for various tasks, including skinning animals, scraping bark, and cutting fruits/roots.
  • Bone and wood were used to create handles for weapons like spears and arrows.
  • Stone axes were used to chop down and cut wood.
  • Wood may have been used for shelter (huts).

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Explore the fascinating world of the prehistoric period, a time before written records existed. Discover how archaeologists study this era through artifacts and learn about the nomadic lifestyle of early humans, including their use of stone tools and natural materials for survival.

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