Question

Why is the Mesolithic age called Microlithic age?

• A. In this age humans used very large stone tools
• B. In this age humans used small stone tools
• C. In this age humans used copper tools
• D. In this age humans used iron tools

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

In this age humans used small stone tools

Mesolithic Age was a ancient cultural stage that existed between the Paleolithic Period with its chipped stone tools, and the Neolithic Period with its polished stone tools. It is also called Microlithic age as the tools used were chipped stone tools also known as microliths.