**Expanding intellect - AMH Flashcards
1
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Describe the aurignacian tool technology that occurred during the upper Paleolithic
A
- 34,000-27,000 BP
- blades and burins
2
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Describe the Gravettian tool technology.
A
- 27,000 to 21,000 BP
- points and denticulate knives
3
Q
Describe the Solutrean tool technology.
A
- 21,000 to 16,000 BP
- points and scrapers, needle and fish hook.
4
Q
Describe the Magdelenian tool technology.
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- 16,000 to 11,000 BP
- barbed harpoons
- microblades
5
Q
What is megafauna ?
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- woolly mammoth, rhino, reindeer, wild horses, elephants. ( upper Paleolithic large animals that humans ate)
6
Q
When did the last ice age occur?
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-upper paleolithic
7
Q
What are examples of the new raw materials produced in the upper Paleolithic time?
A
-bone, ivory, shell, eyed needles for sewing and ceramics
8
Q
What was found at Grotte des Pigeons, Morocco?
A
Perforated shells in a grave ( personal adornment)
9
Q
Describe some of the art found in Europe from the Upper Paleolithic time
A
- Cave paintings ( Parietal art)
- carved statues (mobiliary art)
