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Christian Thomsen developed the 'Three Age System' to classify prehistoric objects. Which criteria did he primarily use for this classification?
Christian Thomsen developed the 'Three Age System' to classify prehistoric objects. Which criteria did he primarily use for this classification?
- The artistic style and decoration of the objects.
- The social status of the people who owned the objects.
- The type of material used to create the objects. (correct)
- The geographical origin of the artifacts.
According to the 'Three Age System', which period is characterized by the use of copper for tools and other articles?
According to the 'Three Age System', which period is characterized by the use of copper for tools and other articles?
- The Stone Age.
- The Copper Age. (correct)
- The Gold Age.
- The Iron Age.
Why was gold, although the first metal used, not suitable for making tools and implements?
Why was gold, although the first metal used, not suitable for making tools and implements?
- Gold was too soft and not durable. (correct)
- Gold was too difficult to extract from the earth.
- Gold was too heavy to carry.
- Gold was too rare and valuable.
Within the 'Three Age System', what is the chronological order of the ages, from earliest to latest?
Within the 'Three Age System', what is the chronological order of the ages, from earliest to latest?
What advancement occurred during the period when people started making symmetrical and colorful pots?
What advancement occurred during the period when people started making symmetrical and colorful pots?
How did Thomsen support his classification of prehistoric objects into the 'Three Age System'?
How did Thomsen support his classification of prehistoric objects into the 'Three Age System'?
Which metal is believed to be the first one that humans used?
Which metal is believed to be the first one that humans used?
What does the 'Three Age System' primarily help classify?
What does the 'Three Age System' primarily help classify?
In what context were the ancient gold objects discovered, as depicted in the provided image?
In what context were the ancient gold objects discovered, as depicted in the provided image?
How did the discovery and use of copper influence human belief systems during the Copper Age?
How did the discovery and use of copper influence human belief systems during the Copper Age?
Flashcards
What is the 'Three Age System'?
What is the 'Three Age System'?
A method of classifying pre-historic artefacts into three periods based on the primary material used for tools.
What defines the Stone Age?
What defines the Stone Age?
The earliest period, characterized by the use of stone tools.
What is the Copper Age?
What is the Copper Age?
The period that followed the Stone Age, with copper tools and articles being made.
What characterizes the Iron Age?
What characterizes the Iron Age?
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First metal used by humans?
First metal used by humans?
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Study Notes
Settled Life and Urban Civilization
Use of Metals
- Museums in Europe hold collections of prehistoric and antique objects
- Christian Thomsen introduced a method for classifying objects, known as the 'Three Age System'
- Thomsen classified objects into the Stone Age, Copper Age and Iron Age
- Evidence suggests that stone tools were the earliest
- The era of copper tools and articles followed, then the period of iron tools and articles
- The belief arose that copper was the first metal to come into use
- Gold was the first metal used, but as a soft metal it couldn't be used for tools
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