Aboriginal Flaked Stone Tools Quiz

What is generally true about Aboriginal flaked stone tools?

• They are usually more than 50 mm long.

• They lack sharp edges.

• They are often made from stone rich in silica.

• They are typically the same type of stone as the natural surroundings.

What is the size of the cores of Aboriginal flaked stone tools?

• Larger than fist-sized.

• Fist-sized or smaller.

• The size of a small boulder.

• As large as the flakes.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Aboriginal flaked stone tools?

• Retouch along one or more edges.

• Always having a striking platform.

• May have one or more scars where flakes were removed.

• Flakes usually less than 50 mm long.

What is the process called where a sharp fragment of stone called a flake is removed by hitting a piece of stone with a 'hammerstone'?

• Knapping

• Flaking

• Retouching

• Quarrying

What is 'retouch' used for in the context of Aboriginal flaked stone tools?

• To gather stones from the riverbed

• To shape a tool by further flaking

• To polish the stone tools

• To find stone tools near rivers and creeks

Which types of stone are considered the best for making Aboriginal flaked stone tools?

• Soft and porous stones

• Silica-rich, hard and brittle stones

• Large and heavy stones

• Smooth and round pebbles

Where are Aboriginal stone tools most commonly found in Australia?

• Only in caves

• Near rivers and creeks

• In the mountains

• Inside ancient buildings

Why might Aboriginal flaked stone artefacts be found far from their natural source?

• They were used as currency

• They were discarded after use

• They were carried long distances

• They were moved by animals

What were flaked stone tools used for by Aboriginal people?

• Only for decorative items

• Primarily for hunting weapons and knives

• Exclusively for making cloaks

• Solely for containers

Why are flaked stone tools important?

• They can survive on the edges of flaked stone tools

• They provide information about where Aboriginal people lived and their activities

• They are often found in urban areas

• They are resistant to weathering and erosion