Tool culture Flashcards
1
Q
What is cultural evolution?
A
Occurs as a means of overcoming environmental and other challenges.
2
Q
What are the 5 trends in tools?
A
- Increased manipulation of materials.
- Increased complexity of tools.
- A greater variety of materials is being used to make tools.
- Improved workmanship and development of equipment needed to manufacture the tools.
- Increased specialisation of tools.
3
Q
What are the 3 phases of cultural evolution?
A
- Paleolithic age.
- Mesolithic age.
- Neolithic age.
