Question

Account for the reason why Old Stone Age is also known as the Paleolithic Period.

• A. Because most of human history occured during the Paleolithic Period.
• B. Because it is a very old period and dates back to many million years ago (mya).
• C. Because stone tools were first made during this era
• D. Because it seems like a good name.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Because stone tools were first made during this era

"Paleolithic" is derived from Latin where 'palaeo' means 'old' and 'lithos' means 'stone'. The Paleolithic Era is the period when the hominids first discovered how to make stone tools, and this is why the Paleolithic Period is also called the Old Stone Age.