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What does the prepared core technique primarily involve?
What does the prepared core technique primarily involve?
- Multiple flakes being produced simultaneously.
- Sculpting a core into various shapes without specific flaking.
- Flaking a core on one side to produce a flake of specific size and shape. (correct)
- Flaking a core on both sides for versatility.
Which of the following inventions is attributed to the Middle Stone Age?
Which of the following inventions is attributed to the Middle Stone Age?
- Bronze smelting.
- Spear thrower. (correct)
- Pottery using clay.
- Needles and thread.
What is a significant characteristic of the Neolithic Period?
What is a significant characteristic of the Neolithic Period?
- The exclusive use of stone tools.
- The adoption of agriculture and herding societies. (correct)
- The sole focus on foraging and gathering.
- The dominance of hunting societies.
What was the primary material for tool-making during the Iron Age?
What was the primary material for tool-making during the Iron Age?
When did the use of meteoric iron begin?
When did the use of meteoric iron begin?
Which period is characterized by the use of the Oldowan toolkit?
Which period is characterized by the use of the Oldowan toolkit?
What is one characteristic of the Acheulean toolkit?
What is one characteristic of the Acheulean toolkit?
What are the four fundamental traditions developed by the Paleolithic ancestors?
What are the four fundamental traditions developed by the Paleolithic ancestors?
Which species is believed to have created the oldest known Oldowan tools?
Which species is believed to have created the oldest known Oldowan tools?
What major innovation in stone technology began during the Middle Paleolithic era?
What major innovation in stone technology began during the Middle Paleolithic era?
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Study Notes
Discovery and Early Achievements
- Mud plaster discovery led to advancements in pottery and the construction of mud brick houses.
- First known pottery dates back to around 10,000 B.C. in Japan.
- Human achievements in science categorized into discovery and invention.
Stone Age Overview
- The Stone Age began approximately 3.4 million years ago.
- Divided into three periods based on tool sophistication:
- Paleolithic Period (Early)
- Mesolithic Period (Middle)
- Neolithic Period (New)
Paleolithic Achievements
- Four fundamental traditions emerged from Paleolithic ancestors:
- Pebble-tool traditions
- Bi-facial tool or hand-axed traditions
- Flake-tool traditions
- Blade-tool traditions
- Stone tools crafted from flint and chert for cutting and weaponry.
- Flaking technique enabled creation of various tools for cutting, chopping, scraping, and sawing.
Early Stone Age Tools
- Oldowan toolkit:
- Oldest stone tools, featuring hammer stones with battering.
- Associated with Homo habilis, with evidence from Australopithecus afarensis around 3.4 million years ago.
- Simple in design, with limited cutting edges relative to weight.
- Acheulean toolkit:
- Featured hand axes and large cutting tools.
- Named after St. Acheul site in France, where discovered artifacts date back to 1847.
- More sophisticated than Oldowan tools, producing longer cutting edges.
Middle Paleolithic Innovations
- Increased pace of stone technology innovation.
- Prepared core technique allowed for precise control over flake production.
- Middle Stone Age toolkits included:
- Hafted points for spears.
- Stone awls for perforating hides.
- Scrapers for processing materials.
- Key inventions included needles, threads, skin clothing, harpoons, spear throwers, and fishing equipment.
Neolithic Developments
- Marked by the rise of herding societies and bronze smelting.
- Transition from food gathering to food production through agriculture.
- Notable advancements in pottery made from sediment and clay.
Iron Age Overview
- Spanning 500 BC to 332 BC, characterized by iron as the predominant tool-making material.
- Emergence of ferrous metallurgy for crafting tools and weaponry.
- Meteoric iron utilized since 3200 BC, showcasing early use of iron resources.
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