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Was language important in early Stone Age culture?
What was the Paleolithic Era also called?
The Old Stone Age
What animal was hunted during the Stone Age?
Horses
Where were the oldest sharpened stone tools found?
Tanzania
How long ago did Lucy live?
More than 3 million years ago.
What was language used for?
Hunting in groups, forming relationships, and distributing food.
About how long ago did the Paleolithic Era end?
What was attached to a wooden shaft to make a spear?
A stone point
What material was easy to shape into sharp tools?
Flint
How many legs could Lucy walk on?
Two legs.
How could language help early people survive?
It helped them communicate while hunting and distribute food.
What does “Paleolithic” refer to?
The Old Stone Age.
How was a spear made?
By attaching a stone point to a wooden shaft.
Why was flint useful for making tools?
It was easy to shape and could become very sharp.
Who was Lucy?
An ancient human ancestor who lived more than 3 million years ago.
Name two things early people used language for.
Hunting in groups and forming relationships.
What was an important part of life during the Paleolithic Era?
Hunting and using stone tools
Why were spears useful for hunting?
They allowed people to hunt from a safer distance.
Name two materials Stone Age people used to make art.
Stone, ivory, or leather.
What does a paleontologist study?
Fossils and ancient remains.
Why was language an important part of early Stone Age culture?
It helped people work together, communicate, and survive.
How did Stone Age technology help people survive?
Better tools and weapons made hunting and other tasks easier and safer.
How did spears improve hunting compared with getting close to an animal?
They allowed hunters to attack from farther away, making hunting safer.
What did Stone Age people use to create art?
Stone, ivory, and leather.
How can paleontologists learn about life in the past?