Question
Which of the following periods is characterized by the use of crude stone tools like hand-axes and cleavers?
A
Paleolithic Period
B
Mesolithic Period
C
Neolithic Period
D
Chalcolithic Period
Explanation
The Lower Paleolithic period is known for crude stone tools.
The Paleolithic period, especially the Lower Paleolithic, is characterized by the use of large, crude stone tools such as hand-axes, choppers, and cleavers. These tools were primarily used for hunting, butchering, and digging.