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Questions and Answers
During which period did humans start using bronze instead of stone to make tools?
During which period did humans start using bronze instead of stone to make tools?
- Iron Age
- Palaeolithic
- Mesolithic
- Neolithic (correct)
Where did inhabitants of eastern Africa start making structures out of stone?
Where did inhabitants of eastern Africa start making structures out of stone?
- Caves
- Under large rocks
- In open fields (correct)
- None of the above
In which regions can people still be found living in the Stone Age according to the text?
In which regions can people still be found living in the Stone Age according to the text?
- Asia and South America
- Antarctica and Oceania
- New Guinea, Africa, and Australia (correct)
- North America and Europe
What did prehistoric people carve sculptures into according to the text?
What did prehistoric people carve sculptures into according to the text?
When did the Neolithic period begin according to the text?
When did the Neolithic period begin according to the text?
What was a significant advancement made by Neolithic farmers during the Stone Age?
What was a significant advancement made by Neolithic farmers during the Stone Age?
Which area was the first to develop the way of life involving hunting, farming, and settling in small villages?
Which area was the first to develop the way of life involving hunting, farming, and settling in small villages?
In what way did Stone Age inhabitants improve their hunting and food gathering capabilities?
In what way did Stone Age inhabitants improve their hunting and food gathering capabilities?
What marked the end of the Stone Age in Europe and Asia around 3,000 B.C.?
What marked the end of the Stone Age in Europe and Asia around 3,000 B.C.?
Which was NOT a material used by people near the sea to make tools during the Stone Age?
Which was NOT a material used by people near the sea to make tools during the Stone Age?
Flashcards
Neolithic Period
Neolithic Period
The Neolithic period is a period of human prehistory characterized by the development of agriculture, settled villages, and the use of polished stone tools.
Bronze Age
Bronze Age
Humans began using bronze, a stronger and more durable metal, to create tools, marking a significant shift in technology.
Stone Structures in Eastern Africa
Stone Structures in Eastern Africa
During the Stone Age, inhabitants of eastern Africa started constructing structures, like homes and shelters, out of stone, indicating a level of architectural development.
Stone Age Societies Today
Stone Age Societies Today
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Stone Sculptures
Stone Sculptures
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Start of the Neolithic Period
Start of the Neolithic Period
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Sickle Invention
Sickle Invention
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Origin of Neolithic Lifestyle
Origin of Neolithic Lifestyle
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Domestication of Dogs
Domestication of Dogs
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End of the Stone Age
End of the Stone Age
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Study Notes
The Stone Age
- Lasted from 2.5 million years ago to around 3,000 B.C. in Europe and Asia, but ended at different times in various parts of the world
- Characterized by the use of stone tools instead of metal
Early Stone Age (Palaeolithic)
- Humans lived in caves, under large rocks, and in the open
- Inhabitants of eastern Africa built structures with stone and wood
- People gathered berries and plants, and hunted wild animals with primitive tools
- Some carved sculptures into rock or animal bones
- Climate was dominated by ice ages and warmer periods in between
New Stone Age (Neolithic)
- Began around 10,000 years ago
- Marked by the end of the last Ice Age and rising sea levels
- Humans adapted to these new climate changes
- People started to make tools from wood, shells, antlers, and other materials
- They learned to hunt, kill wild animals, and grow crops
- Later, they settled in small villages, made pottery, and wove cloth
Neolithic Agriculture and Domestication
- People started raising animals for fur and meat
- Sickles were made to harvest crops
- Dogs were bred from wolves to aid in hunting and farming
The End of the Stone Age
- Around 3,000 B.C., the Stone Age ended in Europe and Asia
- Civilizations in Greece and China started making tools from bronze (a mixture of copper and tin)
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Description
Explore the history of the Stone Age, when people made tools out of stone instead of metal. Learn about the transition from stone tools to bronze tools, and when the Stone Age ended in different parts of the world.
