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What is Prehistory?
The period of time before written records.
Into how many periods is Prehistory divided?
Three: Palaeolithic, Neolithic, and Metal Ages.
What is the Palaeolithic period known for?
The use of stone tools and a nomadic lifestyle.
What type of economy did Palaeolithic people have?
Hunting, fishing, and gathering.
What is the Neolithic period known for?
The development of agriculture and permanent settlements.
What was the major invention of the Neolithic period?
Agriculture.
What does "nomadic" mean?
People who move from place to place in search of food.
What does "sedentary" mean?
People who live in one place permanently.
What materials did early humans use to make tools?
Stone, bone, and wood.
What is a dolmen?
A prehistoric monument made of large stone slabs used as a tomb.
What is a menhir?
A large upright standing stone from prehistoric times.
What is a megalith?
A large stone used to build a structure or monument.
Why did prehistoric people paint in caves?
To explain hunting
What do cave paintings often depict?
Animals and hunting scenes.
Where are famous prehistoric cave paintings found?
Altamira in Spain and Lascaux in France.
What is a clan?
A small group of related people who lived and hunted together.
