Paleolithic Flashcards
What does the term ‘Prehistoric’ refer to?
Period before the development of scripts
What are the sources of information in prehistoric studies?
Faunal and floral remains
What does the term ‘Homo’ signify in the context of human evolution?
Genus that includes modern humans and their ancestors
What is the significance of the Pleistocene period?
Time frame of significant glacial and interglacial periods in Earth’s history
Fill in the blank: The earliest tools are attributed to __________.
Paleolithic period
What is the location of the earliest known tools discovered?
Found in the site of Pallavaram and Attirampakkam
What types of tools were predominantly used in ancient history?
- Hand axes
- Cleavers
- Choppers
True or False: The Acheulean tradition is known for its bifacial hand axes.
True
What does the term ‘Acheulean’ refer to?
A stone tool culture characterized by large bifacial hand axes
Where is the Acheulean tradition most prevalent?
In the Gangetic valley and Tamil Nadu
What are some sites where prehistoric tools have been found?
- Bhimbetka
- Isampur
- Gudiyam
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a significant archaeological site in Madhya Pradesh known for prehistoric rock shelters.
Bhimbetka
What does the term ‘Paleolithic’ specifically refer to?
The Old Stone Age characterized by the use of stone tools
What is the significance of rock shelters in prehistoric studies?
They provide insights into the living conditions of early humans
What type of evidence is crucial for understanding prehistoric human life?
Archaeological artifacts and remains
What are the characteristics of the tools found in the prehistoric era?
Thoughtfully designed and used for various tasks
Fill in the blank: The __________ period is associated with the development of complex societies and agriculture.
Neolithic
What is the approximate time frame of the Lower Paleolithic period?
Up to 300,000 BCE
Women skill belongs to homo rectus found in
Hathnora, Narmada valley
Paleolithic period
3 mn years ago to 10000 years ago
First Paleolithic tool found at and by
Pallavaram, Robert Bruce Foote in 1863
Acheulian Tradition 1st found at
Badmadurai and Attirampakkam
Sohanian Tradition 1st found at
Sohan Valley of West Punjab
Sohanian tradition
Pebble flake
