Science, Technology and Society: Historical Transitions Quiz

What was a major breakthrough in technology for early people during the Paleolithic Age?

The development of flint tools with sharp edges

What materials did Paleolithic people use to construct their shelters?

Animal skins, brush, and wood

What did Paleolithic people use the sharp-edged tools made from flint for?

Hunting animals

Which activity was facilitated by the use of fish hooks during the Paleolithic Age?

Fishing for food Signup and view all the answers

What type of tools did Paleolithic humans use to clean animal hides for clothing and shelter?

Scraping tools Signup and view all the answers

What material did Paleolithic humans craft needles from in order to make nets and baskets during the Paleolithic Age?

Animal bones Signup and view all the answers

What was the main source of energy for Paleolithic people?

Animal sources Signup and view all the answers

What was the division of labor between Paleolithic men and women?

Men were responsible for hunting while women were responsible for gathering Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary technology used by Paleolithic people?

Sticks, stones, and tree branches Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the first families that emerged during the Paleolithic Age?

It facilitated the division of labor within the group Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Paleolithic Age?

An era of hunter-gatherer societies and the use of basic tools Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the designation of tasks within Paleolithic groups?

It facilitated the emergence of specialized crafts and the division of labor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the key historical transitions mentioned?

The Renaissance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Paleolithic Age is NOT true?

People lived in permanent settlements during this age. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'Human Revolution' mentioned in the text?

It refers to the remarkable and sudden emergence of language, consciousness, and culture in humans. Signup and view all the answers

How did the development of technology make tasks easier, according to the text?

By making difficult and complicated tasks easier. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Stone Age' refer to?

The period when humans first started using stone tools. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Paleolithic Age is true?

People traveled in small groups or bands. Signup and view all the answers