Paleolithic Tools and Technologies

The video explores the Paleolithic Age, the longest phase of prehistory, characterized by stone tools and a hunting-gathering lifestyle. It discusses the discovery of Paleolithic tools in India, the division into lower, middle, and upper periods, and the evolution of tool technology. Key sites and tool traditions are highlighted, showing the progression from large chopping tools to smaller, more efficient tools, reflecting advancements in motor skills and cognitive abilities.

What is the primary characteristic of the Paleolithic Age?

• Development of agriculture

• Use of metal tools

• Creation of chipped stone tools

• Construction of permanent settlements

Who is known as the father of Indian prehistory?

• Mortimer Wheeler

• Alexander Cunningham

• John Marshall

• Robert Bruce Foote

Which river valley in India reported the earliest pebble tools?

• Ganges

• Narmada

• Indus

• Son

What tool types are associated with the Lower Paleolithic period in India?

• Pottery

• Chopper chopping tools and hand axes

• Microliths

• Iron tools

Which site is famous for its Lower Paleolithic deposits in Madhya Pradesh?

• Bhimbetka

• Sanchi

• Sitesca

• Ellora

What technological advancement characterizes the Middle Paleolithic period?

• Use of pottery

• Development of agriculture

• Creation of medium-sized flake tools

• Construction of megaliths

Which climate condition is indicated by Middle Paleolithic artifacts in the Thar region?

• Arid and dry

• Cooler and more humid

• Desert-like

• Tropical and wet

What is a key feature of Upper Paleolithic tools?

• Used for agriculture

• Made of metal

• Lighter and could be carried over long distances

• Heavier and larger

Which technique was used in the Upper Paleolithic to produce smaller tools?

• Casting

• Carving

• Forging

• Pressure flaking

What type of tools became prominent in the Upper Paleolithic period?

• Bronze tools

• Parallel-sided blades and burins

• Pottery

• Iron weapons