Question

The term 'Palaeolithic' is derived from two Greek words :

• A. 'neoteros' (new) and 'lithos' (stone)
• B. 'palaeos' (old) and 'lithos' (stone)
• C. 'palaeos' (old) and 'metallon' (metal)
• D. 'neo' (new) and 'archaios' (ancient)

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 'palaeos' (old) and 'lithos' (stone)

Palaeolithic Age

• The characteristic feature of the Palaeolithic age is the use of 'Rough (unpolished) stone tools'.

• The term 'Palaeolithic' is derived from two Greek words 'palaeos' (old) and 'lithos' (stone).

• Towards the end of the Palaeolithic period, humans used tools made of bones in addition to stone tools.

• During this age, man lived in caves and ate fruits and tubers, and meat of hunted animals.

• The use of fire was an invention of this age.

• Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh is a remarkable Palaeolithic site.

• Rock shelter was the salient feature of this site.

• Altamira, Chauvet, Lascaux are the other sites

• Bands were the basic units of society