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Download Solution PDFInto how many ages is the prehistoric times in terms of technology divided?
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- Prehistoric times are typically divided into three ages in terms of technology:
- Stone Age: This is the earliest period of human technology, characterized by the use of stone tools. It is further divided into:
- Paleolithic (Old Stone Age): It is Marked by the use of simple stone tools and the development of hunter-gatherer societies.
- Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age): It is a transitional phase with advances in tool-making and the beginnings of settled life.
- Neolithic (New Stone Age): It is characterized by the development of agriculture, permanent settlements, and polished stone tools.
- Bronze Age: Following the Stone Age, this period saw the development of metalworking, particularly the use of bronze (an alloy of copper and tin) for tools and weapons.
- This age is marked by advancements in trade, urbanization, and social structures.
- Iron Age: This age followed the Bronze Age and is characterized by the widespread use of iron for tools and weapons.
- It brought significant advancements in agriculture, warfare, and the establishment of powerful civilizations.
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