Prehistoric Cultures and Eras

The video tutorial explores the Praaksara period, a time before writing was known, also called the prehistory era. It discusses the periodization of Praaksara through geological and archaeological lenses, detailing the Stone and Metal Ages. The tutorial also covers cultural practices, social structures, and the ancestry of Indonesians, highlighting the Proto and Deutero Melayu migrations. It concludes with a discussion on cultural values such as animism, dynamism, and community cooperation.

What is the term used to describe the period before humans developed writing?

• Nirleka

• Mesolithic

• Neolithic

• Megalithic

Which era is known for the dominance of large reptiles like dinosaurs?

• Mesozoic

• Neozoic

• Paleozoic

• Archaic

During which period did humans start using metal tools?

• Stone Age

• Bronze Age

• Iron Age

• Copper Age

What is the primary characteristic of the Neolithic period?

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Use of fire

• Agriculture and settlement

• Hunting and gathering

Which of the following is a type of megalithic structure?

• Menhir

• Pyramid

• Ziggurat

• Obelisk

What was a significant development during the Mesolithic period?

• Development of writing

• Domestication of animals

• Invention of the wheel

• Use of fire

What was the primary tool material during the Paleolithic period?

• Wood

• Metal

• Stone

• Bone

Which value was NOT part of prehistoric human culture?

• Agriculture

• Animism

• Dynamism

• Industrialization

Which group is considered the original inhabitants of Indonesia according to Sarasin?

• Proto Malay

• Deutero Malay

• Veda

• Austronesian

Which migration route did the Proto Malay use to reach Indonesia?

• Eastern Route

• Western Route

• Southern Route

• Northern Route