Question

"The Stone Age was an important period in human history.” Substantiate.​

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Introduce the Stone Age and its classifications
• List and describe the significant milestones under each classification​

Solution:The Stone Age refers to the prehistoric period where the humankind predominantly used stone tools. It is classified into​

• Paleolithic Age​
• Mesolithic Age​
• Neolithic Age​

​Paleolithic Age​

• ​Humans engaged in collective hunting and gathering​.
• Humans invented fire and consumed fire-cooked food​.
• Early humans drew paintings on the walls and ceilings of caves. These developments show the progress of human dexterity​.

Mesolithic Age​

• ​The early humans developed nuanced stone tools​.
• They also adopted advanced hunting methods and hunted. extensively leading to the extinction of many species​.

​Neolithic Age​

• ​Early humans began to lead a settled life​.
• Extinction of animals and the need for food pushed them to cultivate crops​.
• Early humans also domesticated animals for meat and hide​.