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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Paleolithic Stone Age?

  • Simple stone tools were used.
  • Significant advancements in stone tool technology occurred. (correct)
  • Climate changes allowed for migration across land bridges.
  • Neanderthals coexisted with early humans.

What is a microlith?

  • A type of animal domesticated during the Neolithic period.
  • A tiny, sharp rock used for serrated knives. (correct)
  • A large stone tool used for hunting.
  • A polished stone used for grinding.

What was the most significant change in the Neolithic Stone Age?

  • The development of new stone tool technology.
  • The extinction of the Neanderthals.
  • The establishment of permanent communities. (correct)
  • The migration across land bridges.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the three Stone Ages?

<p>Each Stone Age built upon the advancements of the previous one. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Stone Age known by that name?

<p>Because humans mainly used stone tools during that period. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary characteristic of the Mesolithic Stone Age?

<p>Polished stone tools for improved functionality. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which human species coexisted during the Paleolithic Stone Age?

<p>Homo neanderthalensis and Homo sapiens. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant shift occurred during the Neolithic Stone Age?

<p>Communities transitioned from nomadic to permanent lifestyles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the use of tools from the Paleolithic period?

<p>Tools were simple and used mainly for hunting. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did climate changes play during the Paleolithic Stone Age?

<p>They facilitated migration across land bridges to other continents. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Stone Age

The earliest known period of human history, marked by the use of stone tools.

Paleolithic Age

The oldest part of the Stone Age, beginning 2.5 million years ago and lasting until 10,000 BCE.

Microliths

Tiny sharp stones used during the Mesolithic period for making tools.

Neolithic Revolution

The transition from nomadic life to settled farming during the New Stone Age.

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Domesticating animals

The process of breeding and caring for animals for human use, began in the Neolithic Age.

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Paleolithic Tools

Simple tools made from stones used during the Paleolithic Age.

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Mesolithic Innovations

Advancements in stone tools with polished surfaces and microliths.

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Neolithic Settlements

Communities that became permanent due to agriculture in the Neolithic Age.

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Climate Impact on Migration

Climate changes caused sea levels to drop, facilitating human migration.

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Extinction of Neanderthals

The disappearance of Neanderthals during the Mesolithic period.

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