Stone Tools

• What were stone tools mainly used for?

  Hunting and cutting food
• What do scientists learn from stone tools?

  How smart early humans were
• Which group of humans made the most advanced stone tools?

  Homo sapiens
• How do scientists date stone tools?

  Using carbon dating and rock layers
• Which stone tool is older?

  One that is simple and chipped
• What are stone tools made from?

  • Stone
  • Flint
  • Other hard materials
• Name one way stone tools changed over time.

  • Tools became more complex
  • Tools were shaped for specific tasks
• Why are older tools simpler than newer ones?

  • Limited technology and knowledge
  • Basic needs for survival
• How can stone tools show human evolution?

  • Reflect advancements in technology
  • Indicate cognitive development
• What can stone tools tell us about early human life?

  • Hunting and gathering practices
  • Social organization and culture