Question

Which of the following was a major discovery for the hunter-gatherers during the Old Stone Age?

• A. Written system to communicate
• B. Number system to count and trade
• C. Fire for protection, heat and cooking
• D. Iron ploughs to use in farms

Answer 1

The correct option is C Fire for protection, heat and cooking

The discovery of fire by the hunter-gatherers enabled them to cook food, use fire for protection from wild animals and use the heat to survive during the winters.