Neolithic Age and Stone Tool-Making Quiz
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Neolithic Age and Stone Tool-Making Quiz

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What is the literal meaning of 'Neolithic'?

New Stone Age

What marked the culmination of Palaeolithic technology?

Large quantities of micro/pigmy tools

What two new features came into practice during the Neolithic time?

Making of axes and grinding of the surfaces of tools

What was the change in tool-making during the Neolithic time?

<p>Large and heavy tools made on hard stones were produced and used</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the two practices initiated in the Neolithic stage?

<p>Agriculture and domestication of animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was characteristic of the Mesolithic stage in terms of tool-making?

<p>Large quantities of micro/pigmy tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was agriculture termed as the 'Green Revolution' by archaeologists?

<p>Because a small section of the society was able to produce food for the entire community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What change in dwelling pattern occurred due to the new subsistence in the Neolithic stage?

<p>The nomadic tendency of hunting-gathering changed into 'sedentary' or settled life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did V. Gordon Childe consider the beginning of food production as a revolution?

<p>Because food production ushered important and significant changes in the subsistence economy and life of the communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cultural traits justify the term 'New Stone Age' for the Neolithic?

<p>The new beginnings and a number of other cultural traits justify the term 'New Stone Age' for the Neolithic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term was coined by V. Gordon Childe to describe the first agricultural revolution?

<p>Neolithic Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did archaeologists term agriculture as the 'Green Revolution'?

<p>It led to significant changes in the subsistence economy and life of the communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was characteristic of the Mesolithic stage in terms of tool-making?

<p>Stone tools were made using abrasive techniques.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What change in dwelling pattern occurred due to the new subsistence in the Neolithic stage?

<p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked the culmination of Palaeolithic technology?

<p>Grinding often resulted in polishing of the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked the culmination of Palaeolithic technology?

<p>Use of small tools in composite forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was characteristic of the Mesolithic stage in terms of tool-making?

<p>Large quantities of micro/pigmy tools being made</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two new features came into practice during the Neolithic time?

<p>Making of axes and grinding of the surfaces of tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cultural traits justify the term 'New Stone Age' for the Neolithic?

<p>Use of new technology for making stone tools, new subsistence, new dwelling tendency, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What change in tool-making occurred during the Neolithic time?

<p>Large and heavy tools made on hard stones were produced and used</p> Signup and view all the answers

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