Prehistoric Period Flashcards
What are the characteristic tools of the Mesolithic Age?
Microliths, cresconic blades ,scrapers all made od stone
The Mesolithic Age is known for its distinctive stone tools.
What is the time period of the Mesolithic Age?
Middle Stone Age
Which sites are famous for the Mesolithic Age in India?
Koldihawa, Chirand, Burzahom
These sites provide archaeological evidence of the Mesolithic period.
Who discovered the first Palaeolithic tool in India?
Robert Bruce Foote
What types of materials could Neolithic men spin and weave?
Cotton, wool
Neolithic advancements included textile production.
What was one of the significant advancements in boat-making during the Neolithic Age?
Making boats from mud and reeds
What is the earliest village site of civilization in the Indian subcontinent?
Mehrgarh
What lifestyle did people during the Palaeolithic Age primarily lead?
Hunting and gathering
They relied on wild fruits and animals for sustenance.
What is the Palaeolithic Age also known as?
Ice Age
What type of tools did early humans use during the Palaeolithic Age?
Unpolished stone tools
What types of crops did Neolithic people cultivate?
Fruits, corn, ragi
This marked a shift towards agriculture.
What are the characteristics of houses during the Neolithic Age?
Rectangular or circular houses
Which sites are important for the Neolithic Age in India?
Bagor, Sarai Nahar Rai, Bhimbetka, Adamgarh
These sites contain significant archaeological findings.
What is the Pre-Historic Period defined as?
Time before written evidence
What type of evidence is lacking from the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic periods?
Written evidence
What is a key feature of Mesolithic tools found in India?
Microliths
Fill in the blank: The people of the Neolithic Age started _______.
crop cultivation
True or False: The people during the Palaeolithic Age had knowledge of agriculture.
False
