Stone Age Divisions Explained
The Stone Age is broadly divided into three main chronological and cultural periods based on the sophistication of stone tool technology.
- Palaeolithic Age: The earliest and longest period, characterized by hunter-gatherer societies and rudimentary stone tools.
- Mesolithic Age: A transitional period following the Palaeolithic, with smaller, more refined tools and adaptation to post-glacial environments.
- Neolithic Age: Marked by the development of agriculture, settled communities, and polished stone tools.
Identifying the Outlier Age
The question asks which age listed is NOT one of the three main divisions of the Stone Age. Let's examine the options:
- Palaeolithic: A primary division.
- Mesolithic: A primary division.
- Neolithic: A primary division.
- Eneolithic: Also known as the Chalcolithic period, this represents a transition between the Stone Age (Neolithic) and the Bronze Age. It is characterized by the initial use of metals (like copper) alongside stone tools. While related to the end of the Stone Age, it is not considered one of the three core divisions of the Stone Age itself.
Therefore, the Eneolithic period did NOT fall under the three main divisions of the Stone Age.
Similar Questions
- Rock shelters of Bhimbetka is famous for which of the following?
- Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of pre-historic period of human activities and civilization?
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- On which river was Harappa city discovered during excavations around the year 1920-21?
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- On the bank of which river was Harappa Civilisation situated?
- The most significant feature of Indus Valley civilization was
Which of the following sites contains prehistoric paintings ranging from the Mesolithic to the historic period?
Which Late Harappan and Chalcolithic site in Maharashtra has yielded excellent examples of metal-cast sculptures?
Important Questions from Prehistoric period
At which among the following Harappan sites are fire altars found?
Which one of the following Harappan sites was a specialised centre for making shell objects?
Consider the following statements:
1. Terracotta models of the plough have been found at sites in Cholistan and at Banawali (Haryana).
2. There is evidence of a ploughed field at Kalibangan associated with the mature phase of the Harappan civilization.
3. The ploughed field at Kalibangan had two sets of furrows crossing at right angles to each other suggesting two different crops were grown together in it.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
The cylindrical stone seals were used in which civilization?
Harappan crafts display an amazing degree of standardization. According to Kenoyer, what was the possible reason for such an achievement?
