Palaeolithic Period or Old Stone Age

What is the subject matter of the Palaeolithic Period or Old Stone Age?

 The earliest phase of human history marked by the use of crude stone tools.

What is the Palaeolithic Period also known as?

 Old Stone Age.

Which is the earliest period of human history?

 Palaeolithic Period.

What is the meaning of Palaeolithic?

 Old Stone.

When did the Palaeolithic Period broadly exist in India?

 c. 20 lakh BC to 10,000 BC.

What was the chief material used during the Palaeolithic Age?

 Stone.

What type of tools were used in the Palaeolithic Period?

 Crude and unpolished stone tools.

What was the main occupation of Palaeolithic people?

 Hunting and food gathering.

What type of economy existed in the Palaeolithic Age?

 Food-gathering economy.

Did Palaeolithic people practice agriculture?

 No.

Did Palaeolithic people know pottery?

 No.

What type of life did Palaeolithic people lead?

 Nomadic life.

Where did Palaeolithic people generally live?

 Caves, rock shelters, and river valleys.

Which discovery helped early humans during the Palaeolithic Age?

 Fire.

What was the importance of fire in the Palaeolithic Age?

 Cooking, warmth, and protection.

What were the major phases of the Palaeolithic Period?

 Lower, Middle, and Upper Palaeolithic.

Which tools are associated with the Lower Palaeolithic phase?

 Hand axes and cleavers.

Which culture is associated with Lower Palaeolithic tools?

 Acheulian culture.

Which phase of the Palaeolithic Age saw improved flake tools?

 Middle Palaeolithic.

Which phase is associated with blade and burin tools?

 Upper Palaeolithic.

Which Indian site is famous for Palaeolithic evidence in Madhya Pradesh?

 Bhimbetka.

Which site is known for prehistoric rock shelters?

 Bhimbetka Rock Shelters.

Which river valley is important for Palaeolithic tools in India?

 Soan Valley.

Which present-day country contains Soan Valley?

 Pakistan.

Which site in Andhra Pradesh is associated with Palaeolithic findings?

 Kurnool Caves.

What type of art appeared in the Upper Palaeolithic phase?

 Cave paintings and rock art.

Why is the Palaeolithic Period important?

 It marks the beginning of human cultural development.